Wellbeing
Advice on how to maintain a healthy, well balanced diet that all the family can enjoy.
We're all bombarded with information about what is good for us to eat and best to avoid - from miracle foods to the latest diet fad. These pages aim to clear the confusion and only dish up factual and helpful information.
Food is your body’s fuel - whether you are a busy parent preparing your family’s dinner or an athlete training for a special event, what you put in your body is essential to good health. Feast on these ideas and, if you have a specific question, you can ask one of our experts.
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AXA Health physiologist and nutritionist, Thomas Rothwell sorts food fact from fiction to help you make the best decisions when it comes to your diet and boosting your overall health and wellbeing.
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AXA Health nutritionist and physiologist, Polly Smith explores the link between our diet and our thoughts and feelings, as well as how to develop a healthy relationship with food.
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This aubergine parmigiana recipe is full of fibre and lower in fat and calories compared to the standard version.
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This vegetarian chili is packed with flavour and a great low-calorie alternative from a meat chili.
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This aubergine parmigiana recipe is full of fibre and lower in fat and calories compared to the standard version.
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If you’re looking to get a bit more colour into your diet after a long winter, then here is a dish that can spice up mealtimes.
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If you are looking for a dish that is light and a bit different, then this chicken and vegetable satay is for you. It's also both gluten and dairy free.
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These cookies are based on the Dutch Speculaas which pack the taste of Christmas, so why not bake some as a gift or just keep them for yourself!
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This vegan stuffed butternut squash dish is a great alternative to the usual nut roast for the festive season and is packed full of important vitamins.
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Mulled Cranberry and Pomegranate Jelly - the perfect winter-spiced jelly to enjoy this festive season with all of the mulling spices, just without the alcohol.
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Sandwiches are a staple for lunch here in the UK, so why change that if you're a vegan or looking to increase your intake of meat-free meals!
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This is a great dish full of vitamin C and providing us with two of our five a day - perfect for a summer picnic.
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These no bake bars are so easy to make and offer a fantastic snack option if you’re looking for something a little sweeter.
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This delicious chutney recipe is a great way to use up those apples from the tree in the garden during the autumn months.
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A delicious vegetarian appetiser full of protein, low in fat and high in fibre.
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These muffins offer a twist on a tasty classic snack, bursting with flavour and packed full of fibre.
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A whole turkey might not be on the menu this year, but you can have all the great taste in smaller portions regardless of how many you are cooking for!
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Ever had ramen before? This warming noodle dish is loaded with vegetables to help your daily intake.
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Avocado makes a great creamy base for pasta sauces and this recipe is paired with spring veggies to make a quick and easy dinner.
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A classic tapas dish that’s fresh, full of flavour and easy to prepare and cook!
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Making hummus has never been easier with this healthy snack.
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Taking inspiration from Middle Eastern flavours, this dish is the best of both worlds being fresh as well as comforting and warming.
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A take on a classic dessert using seasonal fruits, making this crumble a great dessert option for the spring months.
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A hearty, chunky soup using seasonal veg that is easy to cook in bulk and freezes well.
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Mix up your meals with exciting vegetarian options, such as this easy jackfruit salad.
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Fire up the BBQ, we’ve got some tasty paprika and halloumi skewers on their way and they won’t stay on there long once you’ve had a taste!
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Here’s another way to turn those pumpkins into a tasty meal! Serve on a bed of spinach and top with orange segments for a quick lunch or dinner.
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You can’t beat an omelette in the morning with this easy recipe that’s packed full of essential nutrients.
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Parsnips are at the heart of the winter crop, but have you ever thought of using them on top of a classic cottage pie?
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Try this delicious golden puff pastry tart as a vegetarian main that looks like a work of art!
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Enjoy a traditional spring favourite and make your own hot cross buns. These are a gluten-free version full of flavour.
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Step into spring with this fresh, zingy chicken with bulgur wheat dish.
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Quick to prep and easy to make, try this twist on a classic picnic dish. Perfect for a BBQ accompaniment too.
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Try our three different oat recipes, including a porridge, overnight oats and bars - all with only four ingredients each.
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A slow-cooker version of the Mexican classic - chicken fajitas
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We take a look at the different types of sugar, which of those we should cut back on and how some sugars can be found in foods you might not expect.
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Can the food you eat really improve your mood? Yes, according to Raj Kundhi, Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), here at AXA Health.
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Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean taking the enjoyment out of food. It’s possible to have fun and make delicious meals using healthy ingredients with a few little tricks and hacks along the way. Ceitanna Cooper, Registered Associate Nutritionist at AXA Health shares her top 6 tips for keeping your diet interesting.
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Our physiologist shares his nutrition tips to help increase your daily energy levels, as well as which foods can help keep you healthy.
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Salads may once have conjured up an image of limp leaves and tasteless tomatoes, but not any more. AXA Health associate nutritionist, Raj Kundhi shares her tips for making vibrant, nutritious and above all, delicious salads worth celebrating!
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We need a certain amount of salt in our diet but too much can cause high blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. We look at how to get the balance right.
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AXA Health nutritionist and physiologist, Polly Smith explores the link between our diet and our thoughts and feelings, as well as how to develop a healthy relationship with food.
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How can you develop healthy eating habits? AXA Health nutritionist shares his top tips
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We've compiled a comprehensive list of the top 10 superfoods that can help supercharge your health and contribute to a balanced and nourishing diet.
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We explore metabolism and weight loss and why it's a complex biochemical process that has become somewhat skewed by various myths around its role in weight loss.
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Liverpool FC’s Head of Nutrition, Mona Nemmer joined our panel of experts to discuss the important role nutrition plays in achieving overall good health and share their top tips for fitting a healthy diet into our busy lives.
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AXA Health physiologist Anna Fountain explains how a vegetarian diet can go hand in hand with meeting your necessary protein needs.
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It’s becoming more common for people to have alternatives to cow’s milk in their diet, with almost a quarter of Britons consuming the plant-based alternatives.
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What is cholesterol, what causes our levels to rise and which foods can help lower it and keep it in check?
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AXA Health physiologist and nutritionist, Thomas Rothwell sorts food fact from fiction to help you make the best decisions when it comes to your diet and boosting your overall health and wellbeing.
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Gut health is the cornerstone of our immune system, helping to fend off illnesses and help us thrive. We explore which particular foods that can help.
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Registered nutritionist, Ceitanna Cooper shares her top 5 tips to prepare and cook healthier BBQ food.
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We look at the basic science behind losing weight safely, as well as highlighting exactly what a calorie deficit is.
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From packed lunch staple, to post work-out snack, breakfast cereal topper and pancake filler – there are many ways we use the under-rated banana to satiate our appetite. But did you know this nutritional powerhouse is loaded with more health-giving good stuff than we might give it credit for?
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There are many misconceptions about fat. There are different types and, while some of them are bad for us, others are good, and some are essential. We help clear things up and separates the myths from the facts.
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What is vitamin D? And what happens if you don’t get enough? We explore how much we need and the role it plays in your health and wellbeing.
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In the long-term, excessive drinking of alcohol can cause many health problems. Find out how alcohol affects different parts of your body and try our expert tips to help you cut down.
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Nothing peps up your morning or turns around your afternoon slump like a cup of tea or coffee, but caffeine can disrupt our much-needed sleep and it's addictive too, so here leading psychologist, Dr Mark Winwood shares 8 reasons to try to cut down.
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This rice-based recipe is full of vitamins that can help boost your immune system. It's quick and easy to make and great for lunches.
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