By now most people are aware that processed sugar is unhealthy, and it is common sense to avoid anything in excess. Lifestyle diseases like obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes have been linked to sugar intake, but other negative health effects of sugar are unknown by many people.
MoreSpring is finally here and people are beginning to peek out from their winter hibernation in anticipation of sunny days, beach walks and summer socialising. Here are some diet and lifestyle tips to rejuvenate your body and mind after a long winter of comfort eating and inactivity.
MoreSugar-free diets are all the rage these days as more people are discovering how much better they feel by cutting it out. However, it’s very difficult to live with bitter coffee and without the odd sweet treat. Find out why xylitol is one of the most popular and convenient sugar replacements.
MoreIt’s always nice to discover that there are multiple uses for apple cider vinegar, a flavourful condiment which is packed with minerals. There are so many uses for organic apple cider vinegar, the list is practically endless. Here are 8 of the most amazing and popular uses for organic apple cider vinegar.
MoreButter has received a lot of bad press over the years which made people avoid it and turn to margarine. We now know that high fat foods are not the culprits we previously thought, so we can begin to start enjoying butter again provided that it is organic and grass-fed.
MoreFactory farmed meat is raised with hormones, antibiotics and GMO-feed which affects the health of the meat. Organic, grass-fed, meat comes from animals which have been allowed to eat their natural food source and are not given hormones or routine antibiotics. Here are some of the health benefits of organic, grass-fed beef
MoreKiwi fruit is a delicious and beautiful fruit that gets its name from the New Zealand Kiwi bird for its size, colour and furriness. Kiwi fruit are packed with an array of nutrients and antioxidants and it is an affordable fruit which can be added to your daily smoothie, salad or snack.
MoreIn the cold winter months, the chances of picking up cold and flu bugs increases significantly. Luckily there are several diet and lifestyle tips that can help to boost your immunity and speed up the duration of the bug to help get you back on your feet quicker.
MoreWinter is here and with it comes a whole new variety of delicious seasonal vegetables. There are certain foods we should be eating more of during the cold winter months to boost our immunity. We compiled a list of the top 7 winter super foods and why you should eat them.
MoreMost people are familiar with the health benefits and convenience of fruit smoothies because they are easy to make, taste great and are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Green smoothies seem to be all the rage now among health conscious people, but many people are still unaware of this phenomenon.
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