Seems like everyone’s going gluten-free. You might be wondering if you should be avoiding it too. Could cutting it out really improve your energy, boost your mood and help you lose a kilo or two? What is gluten? Basically, it’s a protein that gives pizza and bread its unique elasticity and springiness. Unfortunately, for some […]
Many spices have significant medicinal properties – but when it comes to boosting your immune system, turmeric is probably the most potent. The immune-boosting qualities of turmeric Strong anti-inflammatory – inflammation is a root cause of many health issues including heart disease, diabetes, cancer and more. Breaks down and eliminates toxins in the liver by […]
Ginger has a long history of medicinal use dating back 2,500 years. Traditionally used as a digestive aid to relieve nausea, diarrhea and bloating, ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties are also useful in the treatment of cancer, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Numerous studies are confirming that ginger has anti-metastatic properties that inhibit many types of cancer. Here […]
Liver cleanses are trendy these days – with a huge variety of do it- yourself detox diets on the Internet. The lemonade diet, the 48-hour detox, juice cleanses – the list goes on. All of them tout reasons why their detox protocol is better than all the others. Usually they involve buying some sort of […]
Paprika Eggs A hard-boiled egg makes a convenient, transportable snack. Filled with high quality protein, iron and B vitamins, it’s highly nutritious – but perhaps little bland. Keep your taste buds happy by adding a pinch of paprika and sea salt. Always buy free range, organic eggs as they have more immune-boosting nutrients such as […]
Did you know that certain foods can improve your memory and concentration? Whether you’re going to school or to work, get smart and make sure to these brain-charging foods are part of your regular diet. Blueberries: Powerful antioxidants in blueberries help increase your brain’s ability to send signals quickly and improve its capacity to store […]
I’m a firm believer that a plant-based diet that includes an abundance in cholesterol-lowering foods is a much better way to reduce low-density lipoprotein – the so-called “bad” cholesterol – than restrictive diets and cholesterol-lowering drugs such as statins. Why you should avoid statins Statin drugs work by inhibiting an enzyme in your liver that’s needed […]
Sometimes they get a bad rap because of their relatively high fat and calorie content – 138 calories and 14.1g fat in half a medium-sized avocado. But avocados are also a powerful superfood that’s packed full of nutrients that are beneficial for your skin. Using avocado directly on the face has always been a popular […]
Nutritionists and other health professionals like me have long known that an unhealthy gut is one of the root causes of disease, and where healing starts. That’s why the gut is sometimes calls the second brain. Science is now recognizing why gut health is so important, and it’s called the microbiome. The microbiome is filled […]
Obviously, the best way to avoid a nasty hangover is simply not to drink too much in the first place. However, this little piece of advice isn’t much good the morning after one of those nights when we’ve let ourselves become carried away by what seemed an excellent idea at the time. Most of us […]
You know that green tea is good for your health, but did you know that matcha green tea is even better? Three times better! That’s because unlike regular steeped green tea, when you drink matcha you’re ingesting the entire antioxidant-rich, crushed up leaf – not just leaf-infused water. Amazing health benefits Matcha green tea contains […]
Everyone hates cellulite—those little pockets of fat that gives your skin that “orange peel” or “cottage cheese” appearance. Creams, wraps and medical procedures don’t work and are just a waste of money – but does anything? What causes cellulite? Enlarged fat cells is what causes your skin to appear dimpled. Fluid retention, buildup of toxins, […]