At Christmas, it’s easy to get caught up in the indulgent treats and festive foods, but the key to truly enjoying the season is balance. A balanced plate is the key to both physical health and mental well-being, supporting sustained energy, optimal performance, and even improved mood. It’s about more than just calories—it’s about providing […]
Ahh, the festive season. We’d be remiss if we didn’t end up with at least one weekday hangover each Christmas. Whether it’s triggered by the office Christmas party, an annual catch-up with old friends, or getting carried away at the markets, mindful drinking often goes out the window. Many of us have trudged into the […]
This time we’re back with yet another tasty dessert recipe from our new menu for you to try for yourself. Our Sicilian Lemon Cheesecake is both tantalising AND macro-friendly, meaning you can have your (cheese)cake, and eat it, too.
As you may know, we recently launched ‘Bene Meals’! Our new menu highlights our commitment to offering a taste of Italian summers, inspired by ‘cibo povero’; traditional Italian dishes born out of scarcity but rich in flavour and nutrition. This time we’re back with a tasty dessert recipe from our new menu to try for […]
CGMs have been rapidly gaining popularity over the past few years, with a greater acceleration over the past few months, thanks to TikTok influencers and companies such as ZOE. Should healthy people use them?
Carbohydrates have received a pretty bad rep over the years. They are often the first things which are shunned at the start of a diet overhaul. This is often regardless of whether your goal is to lose weight or to simply eat a little ‘better’. A quick online review confirms this, as after searching for […]
Navigating the complex and transformative journey of menopause is a milestone that every woman eventually faces. While this natural transition brings with it a variety of physical and emotional changes, one powerful tool that often goes overlooked is the role of diet and nutrition. Just as our bodies evolve over time, so do our nutritional […]
Celebrate the last of the sunny days (albeit few and far between in the UK) with an array of refreshing smoothie recipes. Bursting with fruits and invigorating flavours, these delightful concoctions offer a cool respite from the heat. Nutritious and delicious, these versatile smoothies cater to all taste buds. Whether you’re planning a picnic, chilling […]
What are ultra-processed foods? “Processed food” is a term that is thrown around a lot in everyday life – in the media, by the government, by friends and family – pretty much anyone you speak with will have a perception of processed foods. But this perception is not always correct. Technically speaking, the majority of […]
12-16th June 2023 marks ‘Healthy Eating Week’ in the UK, which aims to promote and support healthier lifestyles, this year, focussing on everyone. With the cost of living crisis continuing, the affordability of sustaining a healthy diet has been seriously impacted (check out our previous post on how the cost of food affects diet, here), […]