Scientists have discovered the gene that makes us crave sugary, fatty foods when we’re under stress.  Nicknamed the ‘comfort eating gene’, it pumps out a protein called Ucn3 during times of stress. Ucn3 has significant effects throughout the body, affecting vital organs such as the liver, heart, liver and pancreas.   The protein is thought read more »

Brits eat an average of 207Ib’s of potatoes each year with two-thirds of us believing that a jacket potato counts towards our ‘five-a-day’ despite the Government not classing it as a vegetable at all. Though potatoes are a natural cholesterol free, vitamin and mineral rich food, the Department of Health does not include it as read more »

We are constantly being told that protein is key to a healthy balanced diet, but conflicting messages about not eating too much red meat means that many people are unsure of how to get that extra protein. If you are trying to keep down your red meat consumption or simply are bored of revolving your read more »