Bradley Gifford, founder of Spoonful, turned his personal health journey into a mission to make nutritious breakfasts accessible to underserved communities. Photo courtesy of Bradley Gifford Bradley Gifford grew up in a food desert in Fort Greene, where cheap, convenient meals were the norm and healthy options were scarce. As a child, he struggled with…
Romi Londre, a dietitian with the Mayo Clinic Health System based in Wisconsin, in the United States, describes the benefits of having oatmeal in your diet. Oatmeal is a nutritious, inexpensive and versatile way to incorporate whole grains into your diet and help you start your morning off right. Oats made history when they became…
Everyone is singing the praises of oatmeal lately—and for good reason. Known for its health benefits and great taste, this whole grain breakfast food seems like a winning choice. But is oatmeal healthy? Are all of the side effects of eating oatmeal positive, or are there negative side effects we should know about? We turned…
High cholesterol is a major health issue that is far more common than many would think. According to a major comprehensive study, around 54 % of adults in the UK have high cholesterol levels. Over time, these escalating levels significantly increase a person’s risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. Having high cholesterol…
We’ve all experienced those sluggish days when our batteries are running low. And with the darker evenings approaching, many of us are struggling to stay energised. When fatigue sets in, it’s tempting to rely on coffee, energy drinks, or sugary treats to get a quick energy fix. However, a health expert advises ditching the chocolate…
Eating a certain 5p food for breakfast daily could help you lose weight, according to research. Studies have shown that the simple oat could aid efforts to shed the pounds. And one study from this year even suggests that oats could have a similar effect on the body to semaglutide, a drug that can lead…