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Processed foods aren't just microwave meals and other ready meals. A processed food is any food that has been altered in some way during preparation. Food processing can be as basic as: freezing canning baking drying Not all processed foods are unhealthy but some processed foods may contain high…
The Eatwell Guide
The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet. You don't need to achieve this balance with every meal but try to get the balance right over a day or even…
The eatwell plate
The eatwell plate highlights the different types of food that make up our diet, and shows the proportions we should eat them in to have a healthy, balanced diet. It's a good idea to try to get this balance right every day, but you don't need to…
Eczema in children: 7 tips to stop the itch
Dr Colin Holden, consultant dermatologist, has these tips for parents of babies and small children with eczema. Get an eczema diagnosis If you think your baby or child has eczema, see your GP to get a proper diagnosis and treatment. If necessary, your child may be…
The Education Heath and Care (EHC) needs assessment process
An Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment is the process whereby the Local Authority (LA) investigate a child’s special educational needs to decide whether the child needs support through an EHC plan. An EHC Needs Assessment will not always lead to an EHC Plan.…
The effects of drugs
Drug misuse can be harmful to your health in both the short term and the long term, and could possibly lead to addiction. New psychoactive substances (NPS) (often incorrectly called 'legal highs') What are NPS? NPS, such as mephedrone (meow meow) and spice, used to…
Eight tips for healthy eating
These eight practical tips cover the basics of healthy eating, and can help you make healthier choices. Base your meals on starchy carbohydrates Eat lots of fruit and veg Eat more fish - including a portion of oily fish Cut down on saturated fat and sugar…
Emergency contraception (morning after pill, IUD)
Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if your contraceptive method has failed - for example, a condom has split or you've missed a pill. There are two types: the emergency contraceptive pill (sometimes called the morning after pill) the IUD (intrauterine device, or…
Endometriosis: Michelle's story
Michelle Middleton from Silsden, West Yorkshire, became unwell after the birth of her son when she was 28. She was diagnosed with endometriosis at 29. "After I had my son Leo, I didn't go back on the pill. I'd been taking it since I was 14 and,…
Energy booster myths and facts
Many people believe that detoxing can boost their energy and that superfoods will help in the fight against fatigue. But is there scientific evidence to back this up? Detox doesn't boost energy Detox diets are often touted as energy boosters, but there's no scientific evidence…