There is a lot to think about in the first year of your baby's life, so Dentist & Co-Founder of Habox Katie Davis has put together everything you need to know to help you keep your baby’s mouth healthy…
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Food shopping is overwhelming and exhausting at the best of times and reading food labels adds another layer of complexity which requires time, energy and a solid nutritional understanding. Although there is legislation to protect consumers from false claims, there is still room for clever…
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Polyphenols are a large family of naturally occurring plant compounds, with around 8000 different types (1). They are found in a variety of plant foods including many fruits, vegetables, tea, and cocoa. Although they are utilised by the plant as protection against UV radiation from the sun…
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From roasted potatoes to fries and mash, which all play significant roles in the British’s diet, it simply shows the importance of humble potatoes in the country. Potatoes are the fourth most important crop in the world, coming after rice, wheat and maize.[1] They are eaten as a staple food…
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This week, 1-7 February 2021, is Children’s Mental Health week in the UK, which aims to highlight the importance of mental health within children and young people [1]. If you are a parent, there is absolutely no doubt that you are likely to be finding these current circumstances…
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The use of food as a reward occurs when good behaviour has been performed and a child is rewarded with an item of food, which more often than not has little to no nutritional value, for instance, sweets and chocolate. Once a child is rewarded for their good behaviour, they then associate the action…
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Optimising bone and dental health are important in the prevention of several diseases and conditions such as osteoporosis (porous bone), osteomalacia (soft bone) and dental caries (tooth decay) which have the potential to cause us a lot of discomfort. The good news is that we…
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Fats are categorised into saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Fats are essential for our health as it acts as the aids the absorption and act as a carrier for fat-soluble vitamins and provides us with energy. It is recommended to eat them in small amounts…
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If you’re working from home, and finding it difficult to stay healthy, you’re not alone. According to a recent YouGov study, 48% of respondents say they haven’t felt motivated enough to eat well during lockdown1. But rather than focus on what’s not going so well, this article is here to help…
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Most of us have experienced temporary bloating in some shape or form, whether after a heavy meal, during indulgent periods (such as festive holidays) or, unfortunately for some, more persistently due to digestive health problems…
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Weaning is a process that should continually change to reflect and respond to your growing baby’s developmental needs. It can be tough, with a lot of ups and downs, triumphs and setbacks. But with a bit of time and patience everything will slowly slot into place. In this article we’ll explore…
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Christmas can be a complex and challenging time for many of us1, and stress around food can add to this. Stress has been shown to cause changes in healthy eating behaviours including changes in our diet and appetite2,3. To support moving our focus to behaviours which support health…
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The World Health Organisation has stated that mental health conditions, particularly depression and anxiety, are the number one cause of disability globally, affecting over 300 million people (1). Especially in these trying times, it has never been more important to look after and prioritise…
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As we seek to lessen our impact on the planet, more and more people are looking to a plant-based or vegetarian diet. From 2014 to 2019 the amount of vegans in the UK quadrupled[1]. Over one third of the UK population identify as flexitarian (only eat meat occasionally) or are looking…
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In England, 63% of adults are overweight or obese1. However, England is not alone since the World Health Organisation suggest that in 2016 39% and 13% of adults globally were overweight and obese, respectively – and these numbers have been increasing since…
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Fermentation is a process food go through to promote desired microbial growth and enzymatic conversation of food components7. While fermentation is the growth of microbes, the final fermented food product does not necessarily contain live microbes. This may be due to other food processes…
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Are you feeling stressed and find that this affects your eating patterns? Or maybe eating healthily makes you feel stressed? Food and emotions are interconnected on so many levels, food really isn’t just simple nutrients to be consumed like tablets, instead there is a profound…
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Weaning, also known as ‘Starting Solids’, ‘Complimentary Feeding’ and ‘First Foods’ is the process of gradually introducing solid foods to a baby at around 6 months of age, alongside breastmilk or formula milk (1;2). It is a milestone for babies that can cause lots of questions…
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Dietary fibre intake has been linked with beneficial effects on health-related outcomes, from stress and mental health to reducing the risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and bowel (colorectal) cancer. Find out more about what fibre is and where we…
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We often judge the healthfulness of our food in terms of nutrients we find stated on the labels - carbohydrates, fats and proteins, as well as vitamins and minerals. This emphasis on nutritional content is referred to as ‘nutritionism’1. But foods aren’t just random mixtures of…
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