Forget the calories, put away the scales and start focusing on what your body wants – real nourishment and balanced energy for the new year! 1. Play more If working out at the gym stresses you, then just stop. You’ll get more benefit and enjoy life more if you make exercise fun. Stress ultimately slows […]
Vitamin D – are YOU getting enough? Even if you’re lucky enough to live in a region that gets a lot of sunshine, when daylight, sunlight and temperature levels fall, so do our energy levels. Lethargy and sluggishness are especially common in winter, when we spend more time indoors, as is increased susceptibility to seasonal […]
In season now, fresh, crunchy turnips make a great addition to winter salads or with hummus dip as an appetizer. Health benefits Turnip is a great source of minerals, antioxidants, and dietary fibre. It is also very low-calorie. Surprisingly, it’s also loaded with immune-boosting vitamin C, with 21 milligrams per 100 grams, which is 35 […]
Yes, avocados are relatively high in fat and calories (138 calories and 14.1g fat in half a medium-sized avocado). But they’re also one of the best foods you can eat – a powerhouse of nutrients. Here are a few great reasons to eat them regularly. Avocados can help you lose weight Avocados contain plenty of […]
The Kombucha Craze Perhaps you’ve noticed – the mysterious mushroom tea trend is still going strong. Kombucha is a fermented tea that’s packed with vitamins, antioxidants and probiotics, making it both delicious and good for you. It’s a living drink made by fermenting sweetened tea using a kombucha culture, or SCOBY, which stands for symbiotic […]
Great source of nutrition Soy has long been recognized as a nutrient-dense food and as an excellent source of protein by respected dietitians and clinical nutritionists. The soybean contains all the essential amino acids, as well as an impressive list of micronutrients such as calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, B vitamins and zinc. Soy […]
Green tea really is a superfood extraordinaire! Here’s a reminder of why you should start drinking green tea (or to keep drinking it if you’re already hooked!) It prevents cholesterol build-up in arteries It has an antibacterial effect on harmful dental bacteria. It helps slow breast cancer growth. It helps to protect the skin against […]
Brussel Sprouts have very high levels of the immune-boosting anti-oxidant vitamin C (three times more than oranges), along with proven cancer prevention health benefits. The cancer protection we get from Brussels sprouts is largely related to health-promoting phytonutrients called glucosinolates. All cruciferous vegetables contain these cancer-protective compounds, but Brussels sprouts top the list with higher […]
Are you feeling stressed, irritable or just plain low? Take a moment to consider what you have – or haven’t – been eating. Obviously, food affects your mood. Sometimes the mere sight and smell of your favourite dish is enough to jolt us out of the doldrums and renew your enthusiasm for life. But there’s […]
Miso has a wonderful sweet/salty flavor that can be used in a wide variety of recipes. Its colour can vary from light yellow – good to use in a sweet miso soup during warm weather, to a deep dark brown with earthy tones and hearty flavor – which can be cooked with cubed root vegetables, […]
Leeks are in their prime during the winter season. Like garlic, onions and shallots, it’s a member of the allium family, but has a much more refined, sweet and subtle flavor. Packed with nutrients Leeks contain significant amounts of thiosulfinites – antioxidants that convert to a compound called allicin when prepared and cooked. Allicin not […]
By now we’re so used to hearing about another study proving the benefits of eating breakfast that most of us don’t even listen anymore. We already know how important it is to start the day off with something substantial and most of us have a pretty good grasp of why – even if we sometimes […]