Did you know that your biological age is thought to be a more accurate indicator of healthy longevity and age-related risk of chronic disease than chronological age? (1)

Chronological age is simply the number of years that you have been alive and increases at the same rate for everyone. Meanwhile, your biological age can be greater than or less than your chronological age and considers a multitude of factors such as genetics, demographics, nutrition, physical activity, stress, sleep and medical health conditions.

After a long summer, it’s time to go back to school, and for many parents, this means preparing a daily packed lunch. If you often get stuck with what you should put into your child’s packed lunch to keep them sustained and nourished all day then read on for plenty of lunch ideas (this can totally be applied to adults lunches too!).

This is a traditional Sicilian dish made with aubergines. I have put a healthier twist on the original recipe by using wholewheat spaghetti and roasting the aubergine instead of frying. One to try for a meat-free Monday as it is quick, simple and full of flavour.

Calcium is vital in all stages of life, from young growing children, all the way through to old age. Calcium makes up 1-2% of an adult’s body weight, making it the most abundant mineral in the body. Most of us remember being told to drink our milk at school as it contains calcium to make our bones healthy. While this fact is true, you will see that calcium can be found in many other food sources than dairy.

A recent trip to the stunning Amalfi coast gave me a new-found love of lemons where they are highly celebrated. There are bountiful lemon trees everywhere thanks to their mild sunny climate and they grow to huge sizes. It got me thinking about this beautiful bright yellow fruit, all the spectacular health benefits that they provide, and how we can maximise our use of lemons to enjoy the best of this superfood. Read on to learn how lemons can be great for our immune system, glowing skin, chronic disease prevention, and more.

We all want to treat ourselves on holiday, but it is still totally possible to keep it healthy and have a fantastic time. Healthy choices definitely shouldn’t spoil the fun, and should in fact enhance it! These seven tips will help you feel great all holiday long.

Dig in to this healthy treat of a breakfast that feels almost like a dessert but is packed full of whole food plant-based goodness. This will keep you satiated for hours thanks to the oats which release energy more slowly than refined grains and cereals, and the healthy fats in the hazelnuts.

This is a delicious spicy Asian-inspired dish. It is full of plant-based goodness and easy to make.

As we say goodbye to the summer sun, our vitamin D levels start to decline as we head into autumn and winter. If you had plenty of sun exposure over the summer, your levels of vitamin D may keep you going for a while, however, due to indoor lifestyles, many of us don’t even get adequate exposure in the summer, meaning that by wintertime you may find that your levels decline down to a deficient or insufficient state

Most of us have heard about the many amazing benefits that regular exercise can provide for your health, including good cardiovascular health, mental wellbeing, weight control, blood glucose control and improved musculoskeletal health. But can these health benefits alone motivate people to exercise in some way 5-7 times a week?

It's always great to try different variations on favourite dishes. This is what fills the pages of most cookbooks, publications and foodie blogs, as people look for new and updated ideas. However, a classic dish done well is hard to beat.

Winter Squash is such a lovely winter vegetable. Not only does it have a sweet comforting taste. But it is rich in antioxidants, and also has anti-inflammatory and insulin regulating properties. It also has several nutrients in it that are beneficial for eye health.

One of the most important things you can do for your health is to enjoy an abundance of fruits and vegetables. Studies are now suggesting we should be aiming as high as 10 portions a day, and while this isn't always easy for some people, we can all work out our own personal targets to increase the amounts of fruits and vegetables we consume on a daily basis