The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, which controls your metabolism. Your thyroid is inter-related with every system in your body, so if your thyroid is not working to its optimum, then neither are you. Hypothyroidism, or an under-active thyroid, accounts for 90% of all thyroid imbalances and is a common medical condition, particularly in women over the age of 40 years. UK prevalence for clinical hypothyroidism is 9.3% in women and 1.3% in men; however, many

The terms ‘food allergy’, ‘food intolerance’ and ‘food sensitivity/ hypersensitivity’ are often used interchangeably and confused, but essentially they all mean an abnormal reaction to certain foods, which can manifest themselves in a certain number of ways. They can result from activation of the immune system (immune-mediated reactions) and the subsequent production of antibodies, or reactions that are not immune-mediated (non immune-mediated reactions). Common symptoms incl

This is a very nutritious dish that’s quick and easy to make using leftover vegetables. Breakfast, quick lunch or even a light supper - there's no excuse for not eating your veggies with this one! Eggs are a great source of good quality protein. I use mushrooms, sweet potatoes and broccoli, but you can pretty much use whatever you have leftover such as carrots, courgettes, peppers, greens, etc. By using lots of different coloured vegetables you are getting a good variety of n