The phrase “emotional eating” might get you thinking about sitting on the couch crying into a tub of ice cream. That is not what we’re talking about today – we’re reclaiming emotional eating!

Have you ever thought back over your day and struggled to remember what exactly you ate, and when? Do you drift to the cupboards out of habit rather than hunger? It’s time to shift our collective eating attitude from mindless to mindful, and don’t worry – you don’t need to meditate over every grain of rice to do it.

So you’re wanting to try a low-carb diet, keto, or start consuming more carbohydrates to smash a few athletic goals – good for you! Adapting to a different energy source than what you’re used to can be a tricky transition, but never fear – these tips are here to help.

It may be dark outside when you get up in the morning and when you get home from work, but there are plenty of ways to keep in shape.

Make every day a Mediterranean holiday, at least when it comes to food. There’s nothing like the fresh flavours of Italy, Greece, Spain, the Levant and North Africa – olives, tomatoes, cheeses, fish, wholegrains, lentils and even a splash of wine. And the cherry tomato on top is that the Mediterranean diet might make you live longer and feel healthier!

Scientists at the University of Michigan have unveiled a list of small dietary changes that can shorten or lengthen your life.