Healthy Body
Benecol® foods, as part of a healthy diet, are proven to lower cholesterol significantly more effectively than a healthy diet alone. The range features tasty alternatives to other foods you already enjoy, like butter and soft cheese for instance. They’ll make a real difference without compromising on taste.
Just as adding Benecol® foods to your day is really easy and effective, so is enjoying a healthier lifestyle. All it takes is some simple changes.
This is where you’ll find great nutrition and fitness advice to inspire you.
Cholesterol Tips
Do you want to know a little bit more about cholesterol? We’ve got answers to the most important questions:
How to reduce your cholesterol level
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is essential for the body in small amounts. It plays a vital role in how every cell works and is also the material which the body uses to make other vital chemicals including hormones. Learn more
What are statins?
Statins is the name given to a group of cholesterol lowering medicines, which are available on prescription or in low doses over the counter at pharmacies in the UK. Find out more
Menopause can raise your cholesterol
The menopause is a natural event in the lives of women and occurs when levels of the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone fall and the body stops producing eggs. As a result there is a tendancy to gain weight around the abdominal area (central obesity) commonly referred to as an ‘apple’ shape.This shift of body fat distribution is thought to trigger increases in total cholesterol. Find out more
Nutrition Tips
We all know it’s important to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. Find out more about what that means here:
Eating well: what is a balanced diet
The key to a healthy diet is eating the right amount of food for how active you are and eating a range of foods to make sure you are getting all the nutrients and energy your body needs. Find out more
Food labels: what they mean
We're always encouraged to read food tables and labels carefully to make sure we know what we're buying or consuming. But it's not always easy to understand exactly what all the information on those labels actually means. Find out more
5 a day: eating enough fruit
More people than ever are now aware of the importance of eating more fruit and vegetables. Yet most of us are still not eating enough! Find out more
Fibre: why is it so important?
A great deal of research has been carried out in recent years into the role of fibre and health, and we have come to realise that the benefits of eating a high fibre diet stretch far beyond digestive health. Find out more
Fats: which ones can you eat?
For years the one healthy eating message that we have all been aware of is that fat is bad for us but in fact we all need a certain amount of fat in our diet. Learn more
Water: why is it important?
Water makes up about two-thirds of our body weight. It’s important for this to be maintained because most of the chemical reactions that happen in our cells need water to function properly. Find out more
Portions: are yours too big?
Managing your portion sizes is the first step in helping to control your weight. Find out more
Salt: halt the salt for health
You might be surprised to learn that it's not just the salt you add to your meal that's important, it’s also the salt which is contained in many everyday foods. Find out more
Fitness Tips
Staying healthy means staying active. Whatever your current level of fitness, there are certain things you can do to feel better and fitter – here are some suggestions:
Easy ways to get fit
Exercise is an essential tool for improving both your physical and mental health. It is regarded by health professionals as one of the most important factors in maintaining a good quality of life. Find out more
Obesity: what should you do about it?
Being overweight or obese increases the risk of many health problems, including: high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, some cancers, infertility, osteoarthritis, sleep difficulties and back pain. Find out more
Why not try a new outdoor activity?
Just getting out in the sunshine can be a natural way to lift your mood – and it also helps the body produce vitamin D, which is essential for our bones and teeth. Find out more
Staying healthy at Christmas
Christmas and feasting go hand in hand - it's traditional. From the great spread of an old-fashioned Christmas dinner to the many little treats that can fill up those days of festivity, it's a time when it's easy to end up eating a little bit too well. Find out more
Green exercise is good for you
Gardening is a great form of exercise everyone can enjoy. Whether it’s pruning branches, mowing the lawn, carrying a watering can or digging, gardening involves walking, bending, stretching, lifting and reaching to give your muscles, heart and bones an excellent workout. Find out more
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