Most people get heartburn once in a while—that achy, fiery feeling in your chest after polishing off a big, fatty meal, also known as acid reflux. What is that, exactly? “At base, reflux is stomach juice moving from the stomach up into the esophagus or further up,” says Kevin Ghassemi, MD, a gastroenterologist and associate director of clinical...
Fatigue is a very common complaint nutritionists hear and more often than not, they choose to accept that tiredness is the norm. However, this is far from the truth! We don’t have to live with feelings of fatigue and to help get your vitality back, here are eight ways to heal fatigue with nutrition. 1. Eat...
When we hear the mention of cholesterol, we often feel worried that ours has gone up, putting us at risk of heart problems, congested arteries, and the like. After all, with the kinds of food that we are eating nowadays, it is not really a surprise to find that most of us are at risk...
The best way to look after your heart is with a healthy lifestyle. Portrait of Happy Family In Park Be smoke-free Being smoke-free is one of the best things you can do to protect your heart. Manage your blood cholesterol Cholesterol is a fatty substance carried in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to be...
Try this delicious and fresh Middle Eastern addition to your BBQs. Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 10 mins | Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 cups mint leaves 1 cup low-fat Greek yoghurt 1 Lebanese cucumber, grated and squeezed of extra moisture 400 g lean beef mince 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground...
Vegetables provide a range of benefits for the whole body. Here are the top five reasons to put more veggies on your plate: 1) To boost your immune system Detox and alkalise your gut with organic veggie juices. This is important as the majority of your immune receptors are in your stomach and they need...
Milk contains a type of sugar called “lactose”. It’s so special that your body has to produce an enzyme known as “lactase” just to break it down. Some people do not produce enough of lactase since birth or later on in their lives, causing the failure of lactose to be digested properly. That’s basically the...
If you’ve ever run more than a couple miles, you may have experienced the desire to engage in a marathon of eating for hours afterward. In order to figure out what nourishment you really need once you’ve kicked off your sneakers, it’s important to understand the root cause of your post-run hunger pangs. Scroll down...
This classic slow-cooked beef pie gets a modern makeover with a cheesy, polenta crust. Image credit: Nigel Lough 0:20 Prep | 1:45 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy INGREDIENTS 500g beef oyster blade steak, fat trimmed, cut into 2cm pieces 1 leek, trimmed, thinly sliced 3 large celery sticks, chopped 2 large carrots, peeled, chopped 3 garlic cloves,...
With its often-astronomical sugar content, candy’s clearly not the best choice for your diet. So instead of looting the nearest kid’s spoils the next time a sweet tooth haunts you, reach for these healthier, but just as sweet, suggestions from Marisa Moore, RD, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. Dried fruit Are you gaga for gummy...
As the world gears up to commemorate Parkinson’s Awareness Week starting April 10th, followed by World Parkinson’s Awareness Day...
Endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women globally, often remains veiled in mystery and misconceptions. Endometriosis Awareness Month seeks to...
It’s officially Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Make sure you do. It...