We know that great skin leaves a lasting first impression. And as one of the most obvious parts of us that signals ageing, we all want to protect its health. But beyond the cosmetic, our skin’s health is deeply rooted in many aspects of our general well-being. A Refection of Inner Health Skin is a […]
Do you find at the end of a stressful day the first thing that you want to do is reach for a cold beer or pop open that bottle of wine to unwind? Do you find that the first thing that you get handed at every work function, family gathering, or festive celebration is an […]
If you’re looking to lose weight, make sure you get enough sleep. Sleeping badly not only raises stress levels, but it makes us feel hungry and promotes weight gain. The latest research confirms what many of us have known all along – a poor night’s sleep seems to result in a case of the uncontrollable […]
Pomegranates start to appear in late October. But peak season is perfectly in sync with the festive season and now’s the time that market stalls and supermarket shelves are brimming over with the ruby red fruit in all shades and sizes. Pomegranate is considered a superfood – both in terms of the sweet, sour and […]
Dates are delicious – and there are plenty around right now. Whether you’re eating them straight out of the box or using them as a healthy natural sweetener in your festive desserts, here are a couple of tips. Moderation! Dates are super nutritious, but they’re also high in calories. One “normal” date is about 23 […]
Maca is a Peruvian root vegetable that looks a bit like a turnip and has been used as a food staple for thousands years by men, women, children and infants. It is known as a potent superfood as it can improve mood and energy, boosts the immune system and has many disease fighting properties. It […]
It’s not a grain and it’s got nothing to do with wheat. Buckwheat is the seed of a leafy plant like rhubarb, first cultivated in China and the Himalayas over 1,000 years ago. Local populations depended on it for the essential nutrients, protein and fats needed to survive their difficult living conditions. Nutrient Packed Although […]
Beetroot is one of the best foods for maintaining optimum liver function. By stimulating liver enzymes and thinning the bile, allowing it to move freely through the liver and the small intestine, beetroot improves the rate at which toxins are eliminated from the body. Detox Food Pectin, a type of fibre found in beets, also […]
The label on the package tells you the amount of calories, carbs, protein and fat of what’s inside. But it’s not that plain and simple. What else is hiding in the package? That’s listed on the mile-long ingredients label and chances are you don’t know what even half of them are, if you can even […]
How did it become popular? Spirulina grows naturally in highly alkaline subtropical and tropical lakes. It was a staple of the Aztec diet, but its popularity as a health food began after it was discovered growing in Lake Texaco in the 70s. Recently, many health experts have become aware of its benefits and are recommending […]
Pear season officially starts with the arrival of sweet Bartletts in the late summer, but autumn and winter is when there is an abundance of other varieties. The crisp, crunchy Bosc, the succulent, creamy Comice, the soft juicy Anjou, or the bite sized Seckel – all pears are rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients such as […]
Antidepressant drugs are as controversial as they are popular. And, boy, are they popular. The first ones were discovered purely by chance in the 1950s, amid suggestions that these drugs could make anyone – not just depressed people – feel better. An idea both intriguing and unsettling – if Prozac gives you an up even […]