As so much of our everyday food is genetically enhanced and covered in pesticides we can no longer think one or two pieces of fruit a day will be enough. It is very important to opt for 100% Organic fruits and vegetables, but remember to check the labels for no GMO’s as some organic foods
Nothing beats the combined smells of crackling bacon in a pan, bread tanning in the toaster, a big pan of scrambled eggs and a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Eggs got good and bad press reviews over the past few years. Are they now good or bad for you??? Well as most things in live;
We live in a very fast paced and stressful world. Making your own juice from fruit and veg will benefit your general health and keep you full of energy. Juicing your fruit and veg does not mean you are making a smoothie. When making this type of juice you will need a de-juicer, which
According to Diabetes UK “ Diabetes is a condition where the amount of glucose in your blood is too high because the body cannot use it properly. This is because your pancreas doesn’t produce any insulin, or not enough insulin, to help glucose enter your body’s cells – or the insulin that is produced does not work
The amount of people who are unhappy on a daily basis has grown considerable over the past few years. We all live in a fast paced world rushing from one thing to the next. We no longer have time for ourselves to do the things that we love, but rather focusing on keeping our heads
Unlike other foods fiber can not be digested. After consumption fiber will pass through your stomach, small intestine, colon and out your body relatively intact. There are two types of fibre, insoluble and soluble fibre. Insoluble fiber cannot be dissolved in water. This type of fiber promotes movement of material through the digestive track and
Obesity among children is a world wide problem. One in three children are obese and will 70% of these children will be obese when they become adults. I regularly watch “Supersize vs Superskinny” on the BBC network. A previous show was about the severe obesity problem in the USA as well as the UK. A
Unfortunately all of us have experienced some type of flu during our lives. Some cases worse than others, but eventually we all fight through it. We are at the end of winter in South Africa, but strange as it may be most of us get sick during this time. Each person has their own concoction
We live in a fast paced world and do not have ample time to sit down for proper breakfasts or lunches. We would rather eat small meals during the day. Eating 5-6 small meals during the day is healthier that eating 3 big meals, but as they say you are what you eat Some on-the-go
Who has not heard the phrase “An apple a day keeps the Doctor away”? Apples as symbols have been used through the centuries. In Christian belief the apple was seen as the forbidden fruit and by Adam and Eve eating this delicious fruit they were banished from the Garden of Eden. In Norse mythology the