All posts tagged: vegetables

Is your diet toxic?

I personally believe the most important thing in life is to have a good and balanced diet. We are surrounded by food that can technically no longer be categorized as food. With all the preservatives, pesticides, saturated fats and MSG I think it will be better to live off water and organic veg for the

The science of vitamins and the body

We all need vitamins and minerals to help our body grow and develop. When we are deprived of these nutrients our body will lash out in different ways. How to know when you are lacking vitamins? Cracks in the corner of your mouth? Deficiency: Iron, Zinc and vitamin B Source: Salmon, tuna, poultry, eggs, clams,

30 Minutes of Exercise

We all know how important it is to do at least 30 minutes of exercise each day, but where do we get the time? Well it all depends on what you want to accomplish. To keep healthy no heavy exercise is needed. Exercise can be worked into most of our everyday tasks. Rather take the

[Recipe] Detox your body

How many of us actually know what a detox is? We all use the word but none of us actually know exactly how to detox. Most people think a detox is when you only drink 100% fruit juice and liquidize any meals you might want to eat if the “Juice-only” diet is not enough. This

[Recipe] Tomato and Basil Tart

Here is a recipe for those of you who love adding a bit of Italian to your Summer. This recipe will go great with lamb or even spicy chicken skewers. The tart serves 8. Each serving adds up to about 230 calories. Ingredients 400g package refrigerated pie dough Spray and Cook 70g fontina cheese, shredded

[Recipe] Rice noodles with sweet and spicy shrimp

We all love to spice up our menus every now and again. This delicious low-calorie dish is perfect for a summer dinner. This recipe serves four and each serving is about 300 calories Ingredients: 1 tbsp rice vinegar 2 1/2 tsp honey 1 tbsp chili paste 1 tbsp lower-sodium soy sauce 340g peeled and deveined

10 Health benefits of Broccoli

Mens health magazine has awarded broccoli with being ranked in the top 40 most nutritional food. Broccoli is widely available in all seasons. Broccoli is considered to be one of the most nutritious vegetables that can offer numerous health benefits. Broccoli as any other food is better taken in moderation. To get the most out

What does Vegetarianism and Greek Mathematicians have in Common?

Who knew there was a correlation between an ancient mathematician and vegetarianism… The answer lies in the infographic, as well as many other interesting facts and statistics. With the world moving towards greener, sustainable and healthier lifestyles, vegetarians and vegans are becoming more prominent. Although the rise in making informed, healthy decisions about food is

Healthy Eating is Healthy Living [InfoGraphic]

Multivitamins or a variety of organic fruits and vegetables? In our overwhelming busy lives the easier choice would seem to take a multivitamin and that would be the end of it…but that is not the case. Many multivitamins lack certain nutrients. When you may take a pill, your body is not getting any substance in,

An InfoGraphic that delves into the question: Is your Diet Toxic?

An InfoGraphic that delves into the question: Is your Diet Toxic?

This infographic raises a serious concern; are we being fooled into believing we have a good, healthy diet but in fact we are flooding our bodies with a dangerous toxic buildup? The toxins and pesticides they use in genetically modified foods affect us indirectly by soil pollution and directly when we consume fruits and vegetables.