How to tell if you are gluten intolerant
Seen as a new age ailment of sorts, gluten intolerance is characterised as undesirable reactions to gluten – a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Celiac disease and lesser warned conditions like non-celiac gluten sensitivity and wheat allergy is legitimate lifestyle conditions aggravated by...
How to naturally prevent blood clots
Blood clots are necessary when you get a scrape or cut. The blood clots seal the wound from any outside debris. And from bleeding too much....
Processed Food: Dangerous or totally fine in moderation?
You have heard warnings about processed food and the dangers of preservatives. Processed food is villianised by health-boffs and, in some cases, for a good reason. ...
Eat your way to better sleep
The food you eat directly impacts the overall quality of your sleep. Making good food choices, as well as getting a good night's rest go hand-in-hand. ...
Digestion: Improve yours now!
Healthy digestion keeps things moving in and out of your gut smoothly and efficiently within a transit period of 24 hours. Ideally, there should be no stagnancy or blockages anywhere in the colon. We ensure this with a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables and a...
Why do you need fibre?
Fibre is one of the most vital tools to aid digestion, prevent constipation and lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and even cancers of the bowel. Diets high in fibre are sorely lacking in modern, sugary and over-processed diets. The average adult...
What is the Keto Diet? 5 pros and cons of this weight-loss plan
The keto diet seems to be all the rage right now. With so many people boasting about its benefits, you may be tempted to jump on the bandwagon. However, before beginning a new diet, it's always a good idea to do your research and weigh...
Apple Cider Vinegar and it’s health benefits
Apple cider vinegar is a popular item on nearly every ‘burn fat fast’ or ‘how to stop hair loss’ list on the internet - and for a good reason. As an age-old home remedy, the vinegar has been used as a preservative and a disinfectant, besides...
Making Christmas meals healthier
Traditional Christmas meals can seriously derail all attempts at healthy living. Plates get piled high with five different kinds of meat dripping in fat and gravy, yellow rice that you haven't seen all year, golden roast potatoes all crispy on the outside and oily within,...
Salt: Do you eat too much?
Having salt in your food is necessary, but the amount of salt consumed has to be monitored. Salt not only adds flavour to any dish, but it is essential for nerve function, muscle function and to maintain water and mineral balance. However, regardless of these functions,...
