There are so many good reasons to make healthy snacking a part of your weight loss plan. Wholesome nibbles can help you stay satisfied between meals, making you less likely to feel ravenous and overeat or indulge in unhealthy temptations. A healthy snack can also quell cravings and ward off feelings of deprivation, helping you ignore...
A tray of muffins in the work meeting. That tub of ice cream that stares you down every time you open the freezer. There’s nothing wrong with treating yourself once in a while – but with the insane amount of temptations most of us face on any given day, indulging in them all would mean...
You will find that you can obtain this versatile nutrient from so many other sources aside from oranges and ascorbic acid tablets or capsules. Vitamin C is a very important nutrient. A water-soluble vitamin (excess amounts of it are flushed out of the body via the kidneys) and a powerful antioxidant, everyone knows that vitamin...
Chocolate may be the first thing that comes to mind but, no, the science-backed food fixes here are filled with nutrients that actually help top up the feel-good chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin. They may already be on your shopping list but you may want to start stockpiling them in the office or your handbag...
If you think bacteria are synonymous with “germs,” think again. Probiotics, or the live “good” bacteria that hang out in your gut, are the buzziest new word on the block. But what exactly are probiotics, anyway? While it’s true that certain types of microorganisms can wreak havoc on your immune system, probiotics can actually help...
Gallstones are twice as common in women as men. They are made from cholesterol and bilirubin, which are components of bile within the gallbladder. When these components aggregate, they form stones. The size of gallstones can vary from pebble sized grainy stones up to one large hard stone. Both specific foods and lifestyle factors influence...
Here’s a fact: Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, can’t be cured. But eating a thyroid-friendly diet can help you manage your condition. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that controls metabolic activities. It does this by producing thyroid hormones that regulate things like heart rate and kilojoule burning. Underactive thyroids don’t produce enough...
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...
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...
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...