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Articles
Here are some links to external resources where our team has been involved in providing information or interviews.
Dietician debunks report
Plant Based News | 8 Apr 21
New health website
The Vegan Kind | 14 Apr 21
Interview with Dr Laura Freeman
Keep Fit Kingdom | 8 Apr 21
Be healthy at any age
Your Healthy Living | Apr 21
Blog
Tips for reducing added sugar
Sugar - the bittersweet truth Most of us know that consuming too much sugar is not good for our health. Food companies however, add sugar to a wide variety of foods which are...
Brain health and diet
Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning - thinking, remembering and reasoning and is usually diagnosed when there is an impairment of a person’s ability to carry out daily...
Fibre; why is it so important?
Fibre and its health benefits There are a range of health benefits associated with fibre, including reduced cholesterol, healthy bowel movements, a reduced risk of colon cancer,...
The link between your gut microbiome and IBD
What is inflammatory bowel disease? IBD is a chronic, inflammatory, auto-immune condition of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. There are two major clinical forms, ulcerative...
Should you take a Vitamin D supplement?
The importance of vitamin D Although classed as a vitamin, vitamin D is actually a hormone, and unlike other vitamins, the main source is not the food we eat, but the sun,...
13 tips to destress during lockdown
HOW TO MANAGE LOCKDOWN ANXIETY The Covid Pandemic has been a challenging and uncertain time which has escalated feelings of anxiety and helplessness. To help ensure your mental...
The top foods proven to support your immune system
Here is a list of PBHO’s top diet tips based on the scientific evidence: Eat the rainbow Nitrate rich vegetables Optimise nutrients eg Selenium, Zinc Herbs and spices High fibre...
Why should you focus on a plant based diet?
Why does PBHO focus on a plant-based diet? Unhealthy diets are now responsible for 1 in 5 deaths in the UK and these deaths are mainly from cardiovascular disease, type 2...
Are plant based meat alternatives really better for you?
There has been a lot of talk as to whether we should be eating plant-based meat alternatives due to them falling into the processed food bracket. There are both pros and cons but...
3 healthy lifestyle habits to strengthen your immune system
What is the connection between diet, health and COVID-19? We are facing an unprecedented global health crisis with the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been many lessons learnt to...
6 key lifestyle habits we should all prioritise in our lives
Lifestyle medicine is an exciting new specialty area which offers a truly holistic approach to your care. Up until now, you may have only been offered medications or surgery and...
How are we are different from other healthcare services?
Welcome to Plant Based Health Online (PBHO) - a brand new online healthcare platform and the first of its kind in the UK. Perhaps you are wondering if our services are relevant...