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Biggest Lunchtime Mistake Number 3: Desk Stress

Jun 15, 2017

After the dangers of microwaving food in plastic, and the undesirable consequences of the ‘brain fuzz special’, what else could possibly go wrong when having your lunch at the office? Let’s look at our third BIG LUNCHTIME NO-NO…

Big Working Lunch Mistake Number 2: The Brain Fuzz Special

Jun 15, 2017

Now let’s turn to another habit, one which you may well never have questioned because it’s so ubiquitous: the sandwich, crisps, banana and diet drink combo – aka the ‘brain fuzz special’

Lunch at The Office: The 3 Biggest Mistakes

Jun 15, 2017

Ping! As you open the microwave to pull out your piping hot lunch, you congratulate yourself on the healthy choice you’ve made. Or have you really?

15 Tips for Staying Healthy on Night Shift

Jun 15, 2017

Shift work can be connected to health problems, such as obesity and diabetes. So what nutritional advice do we have that can help employers and individuals improve wellbeing when working nights?

High Street Healthy Options – A Review of POD

Jun 15, 2017

After years of working in the City I’m all too familiar with the lunchtime food hunt. It’s no longer just about finding a quick sandwich, but something nourishing and tasty to fuel my busy afternoon.

High Street Healthy Options: a Review of Pret

Jun 15, 2017

I’ve reviewed the Pret menu for their best options. When out and about I’m looking for options that are rich in protein, healthy fats and slow-releasing, nutrient-rich carbohydrates, for sustained energy all day, plus its great for our waistlines!

Middle Eastern Rainbow Rice & Lentils

Jun 15, 2017

This tasty and colourful meal can be made in minutes, especially if, as I do, you batch cook your rice and lentils and freeze portions to use later. It’s packed with nutrients that help restore your health and energy after the stresses of a long day.

Breathing Stress Away

Jun 15, 2017

We take breathing for granted and you would think that practice makes perfect, but many of us do it badly. I am talking about breathing. When was the last time you took a series of long, slow, deep and conscious breaths?

7 Top Tips for Eating Well With Diabetes

Jun 14, 2017

It’s Diabetes Week this week (11th to 17th June) and we’re outlining 7 Top Tips for Eating Well With Diabetes. Eating healthily and taking regular physical exercise are essential parts of managing both kinds of diabetes.

Introducing #SuperMondays Twitter chat

Mar 12, 2017

#SuperMondays, the new Twitter chat dedicated to Wellbeing We are pleased to announce that from Monday 13th March, we will be holding regular Twitter chats using the hashtag #SuperMondays. At SuperWellness, we are passionate about wellbeing and nutrition and we would...

New Launch: MySleepCode

Nov 17, 2016

Sick of bleary eyed mornings? It takes just one bad night’s sleep to wreak havoc with your hunger levels, your thinking and your mood. Imagine the devastating effects which sleep deprivation could be having on your health and wellbeing in the long term: accelerating...

Cacao Festive Treats with Spiced Mulled Mocktails

Nov 8, 2016

These treats are loaded with tasty goodness and deliver an intense nutrient punch. They contain slow-burning and fibre-rich carbs, protein and healthy fats – plus a host of vitamins, minerals and phyto-nutrients to feed your gut and brain.

Hearty Vegetable and Butterbean Stew with Parsnip Crisps

Nov 8, 2016

Root vegetables are complex carbohydrates. They are slow-burning, keeping you warm and fuller for longer. They are packed with vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant to help fight off any winter chills.

Teff Pancakes with Figs

Nov 8, 2016

This delicious high protein vegetarian recipe is suitable for any meal. Teff flour is a beautiful ingredient, rich in nutrients – a complete protein, containing all eight essential amino acids, it should certainly be on your menu if you are meat free.

Squash and Coconut Laksa

Nov 8, 2016

Our eyes can tell us a lot about our general health, and with most of us staring at a screen for hours on end, they deserve some tlc. This bright sunshine coloured recipe provides just this.

Coconut Custard and Berries

Nov 8, 2016

Blackcurrants’ dark pigment is evidence of their high levels of anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants which may be cancer protective and slow down ageing. This is a delicious creamy summer dessert with tangy and sweet notes.

Teff Bircher Muesli

Nov 8, 2016

Whether you’re active outdoors or busy in the office all day, starting with a good breakfast will stand you in good stead. This is one you can prep the night before, so all you have to do is sit down and enjoy it before you go to work, or take it with you.

Griddled Aubergine with Quinoa Tabbouleh

Nov 8, 2016

This dish is perfect for keeping your cells efficiently fuelled and free of blood sugar highs and lows. Aubergines’ high fibre content helps slow down the absorption of glucose from food, but there’s more.

Nori Veggie Rolls

Nov 8, 2016

These rolls are therapeutic in many ways, they are a perfect excuse for some mindful meditative food preparation, using beautiful ingredients, which come together into an exciting blend of flavours, textures and colours.

Blood Orange Madeleines

Nov 8, 2016

This sweet treat is rich in protein, from the eggs and ground almonds, meaning that it will be more filling and satisfying than other cakes or biscuits, and less likely to lead to cravings for more sweetness.

Fresh Asian Slaw

Nov 8, 2016

This crisp recipe is bursting with raw plant nutrients. It’s amazingly rich in vitamin C from the raw vegetables, in particular red cabbage. This is one of the main nutrients required by your adrenal glands.

Ruby Curry

Nov 8, 2016

A prescription for a healthy heart. Beetroots help the body to produce nitric oxide, which helps keep blood vessels open and improves circulation. Pomegranate has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years.

‘New Again’ Green Smoothie

Nov 8, 2016

The liver’s detoxification role is vital to our health and vitality, so giving it a bit of TLC can be a very helpful thing to do and this green smoothie can help to do just that.

4 everyday measures to reduce breast cancer risk

Oct 25, 2016

Wear it Pink is the charity Breast Cancer Care annual October campaign to raise Breast Cancer Awareness. The good news is that there are a number of nutritional and lifestyle steps we can take to reduce our risk.

SuperWellness to launch comprehensive wellbeing planning service at Employee Benefits Live

Oct 3, 2016

Nutrition-centred Employee Wellbeing company SuperWellness is set to launch a new wellbeing planning service to help employers maximise their return on investment from workplace wellbeing programmes.

Profile: Magdalena Wronska

Sep 19, 2016

Introducing SuperWellness associate Magdalena Wronska. We ask her all sorts of things from why she turned her interest in food science into a nutritional therapy career to her love for Back to the Future!

Profile: Ceri James

Sep 11, 2016

Introducing SuperWellness associate Ceri James where she talks about her love for 80’s films, warm beaches and all things nutrition.

Profile: Lisa Powell

Aug 30, 2016

Introducing SuperWellness associate Lisa Powell! In this 60 second read we find out Lisa’s passions both professionally and personally.

Profile: Ali Prentice

Aug 8, 2016

We meet Ali Prentice, SuperWellness associate, and find out why she’ s so keen on helping corporate clients find engaging ways to improve employee health and wellbeing, as well as what she’s reading!

Do you have the mind of an Olympian?

Aug 2, 2016

The gruelling Olympic schedule demands peak performance to deliver the most spectacular event on earth. Here are 7 simple tips

Profile: Katarina Cepinova

Jul 29, 2016

We’ve interviewed SuperWellness associate Katarina to get the low down on moving from Business Account Management into corporate nutrition, and her favourite films!

Profile: Francesca Liparoti

Jul 25, 2016

We have interviewed SuperWellness associate Francesca Liparoti to get the low down on life before becoming a corporate nutritionist.

Profile: Laura Griggs

Jul 11, 2016

SuperWellness associate Laura Griggs tells us how she came to Corporate Nutrition from a background studying law and running nurseries

Profile: Edi Csanalosi

Jul 4, 2016

We’ve interviewed SuperWellness associate Edi Csanalosi to find out about her journey from investment bank IT to Corporate Nutrition. Edi now specialises in heart health for City executives.

Why Plastic Free July is good for your health

Jun 28, 2016

Have you heard about the Plastic Free July campaign? The challenge is quite simple… attempt to refuse single-use plastic during July and there could also be significant benefits to your health too.

Profile: Sandrine Olmi

Jun 27, 2016

We’ve interviewed SuperWellness associate Sandrine Olmi who moved to the UK from France 20 years ago and made her way from an interesting marketing career to corporate nutrition, she tells us why she loves it

Profile: Edwina Green

Jun 17, 2016

We have interviewed SuperWellness associate Edwina Green to get an insight into who she is and how she came to be the successful nutritional therapist and corporate nutritionist that she is today

Blood Sugar 101 for Preventing and Managing Diabetes

Jun 13, 2016

Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by making simple changes to your diet and lifestyle. I’d like to explain ‘blood sugar’ and which foods should be avoided for healthy blood sugar balance, which is vital for overall health and also weight!

TAKE HEART SERIES – 2. Why quit smoking NOW?

Jun 9, 2016

I’m sure the high health risks of smoking is not news to anyone, but the positive effects of quitting and our body’s amazing healing ability might actually surprise you and hopefully will inspire you to quit. Now.

Walking is the best medicine

May 31, 2016

There is no doubt that we were designed to walk and biomechanically, sitting is not good for us. Prolonged sitting (more than four hours per day) is associated with increased mortality from heart disease, diabetes and cancer

TAKE HEART SERIES Part 1: How and why promote ‘Action on Stroke Month’ in the workplace?

May 16, 2016

Cardiovascular disease causes more than 1 in 4 deaths in the UK. Prevention is KEY. For a stroke there are no warning signs. Here are 5 foods that have been linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart disease

How to Pick the Best ‘Free-From’ Foods – 5 ways to avoid common food allergens

May 9, 2016

Only a few years ago I would struggle to find gluten and dairy-free options, now the selection is astounding. But could we actually be missing the point? Are all free-from foods good for us?

World Ovarian Cancer Day – Where there’s tea there’s hope

May 6, 2016

Green tea is rich in a compound called: Epigallocatechin 3 gallate, shortened to EGCG. EGCG has had the interest of researchers for some time as an anti-cancer agent, and in particular its potential to reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer

Meat Free May – Let the veggies be the star of the plate

May 2, 2016

The Meat Free May campaign raises awareness of the impact our meat and fish consumption has on the environment and on our health. At SuperWellness, we work with organisations to introduce healthy plant-based options on their restaurant menus.

Tips to beat exam stress

Apr 22, 2016

As end of year exams approach, the next few months can be a stressful time for students. While stress can have its benefits – it can motivate students – it can also sabotage performance if it gets out of control. In times of stress. Find out how to eat to beat exam stress.

This seemingly humble fruit can become your best friend while tackling IBS

Apr 18, 2016

I’d like to introduce you to a fruit, that can bring relatively fast, cheap and effective relief from some of the IBS symptoms. I was very grateful to learn about the benefits of this seemingly insignificant fruit and how to use it for symptom and potentially cause relief.

Food intolerances – fad or reality?

Apr 14, 2016

In recent years we have seen a wave of online culinary chefs on social media advocating wheat, gluten and dairy free diets as the best thing since sliced bread. Literally. Are food intolerances just the newest fad, created by the ‘free from’ industry and social media or is it a reality?

April in London – celebrating the 35th London Marathon

Apr 8, 2016

The 2016 London Marathon will soon be upon us and for those people training to run in this amazing event whilst raising money for their favourite charity, corporate nutritionist Edi Csanalosi shares her 4 top tips for marathon optimal training nutrition and recovery.

One Man’s Meat…

Apr 6, 2016

Red meat consumption has long been associated with bowel cancer, and many are wary of eating it. Is this justified? Corporate nutritionist Edwina Green dissects the research to find out.

Let’s Target Ovarian Cancer

Apr 2, 2016

Ovarian cancer accounts for 35 percent of all gynaecological cancers in the UK, making it the fifth most common cancer among women after breast, lung, bowel and womb cancer. Corporate and schools nutritionist Lisa Powell shares risk factors and advice for better prevention.

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