UK food labelling law changed fundamentally in October 2021 with the introduction of Natasha's Law, following the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse from an al...
Vanda's Kitchen Journal: Healthy Food, Nutrition & Well-Being
Welcome to the Vandaβs Kitchen Journal β your space for trusted insights on healthy eating, nutrition, and well-being. From allergen-free catering and food choices that boost energy to gut health, digestion, and balanced living, we explore how what you eat shapes how you feel. Discover practical tips, expert perspectives, and real stories from inside Londonβs nut free, halal and gluten free friendly kitchen near St Paul's Cathedral.
Between working, commuting, and the general demands of London life, finding time for healthy meals feels genuinely difficult. Meal prepping β spending a few ...
The food system accounts for approximately 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions β more than all transportation combined. Every food choice has environmenta...
No single food prevents illness or cures infection β the idea of "boosting" immunity through a single superfood is a marketing concept rather than a biologic...
Planning food for an event where guests have varied dietary requirements β vegan, gluten-free, halal, nut-free, dairy-free β can feel overwhelming. With the ...
Omega-3 fatty acids are among the most studied nutrients in nutritional science, with strong evidence across brain function, cardiovascular health, and infla...
An estimated one in five UK adults has low vitamin D levels β rising to one in three during winter. Despite being essential for bone health, immune function,...
Whether you're training for a marathon, lifting weights, playing sport, or simply trying to maintain muscle mass as you age, protein is essential. The questi...
The Mediterranean diet is consistently ranked as the world's healthiest dietary pattern by nutritional epidemiologists β not because of a single nutrient or ...
Bloating after meals, unexplained fatigue, skin breakouts, persistent headaches β these could all be signs of food intolerance. Unlike food allergy (which in...
What you eat at lunch directly determines how productive your afternoon will be. A heavy, carbohydrate-loaded lunch produces the dreaded 2pm slump β drowsine...
For anyone with a nut allergy, walking into a food shop and knowing that every single item is safe to eat is a rare and genuinely valuable experience. Most p...