Category: Food Blogs
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Haemophilia: What To Eat And What To Avoid
World Haemophilia Day is commemorated on the 17th April. Haemophilia is a rare disorder when your blood does not clot effectively – due to a lack of blood-clotting proteins. When you have haemophilia, you may bleed for longer after an injury for example. People with haemophilia don’t need a special diet, but they do need to…
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Want to Live Longer? Study Proves You Must Drink Less Alcohol
A newly released report published in The Lancet suggests it’s time to sober up when it comes to drinking alcohol. The lead author of this study, which was part-funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Dr. Angela Wood explained “The key message of this research for public health is that, if you already drink alcohol,…
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Best Green Juice Recipes To Start Off Your Day
Since you can essentially juice almost every edible vegetable and fruit, you can really explore flavor combinations. There are no limitations. This new addition to your kitchen repertoire can make supplementing your nutrition fun and tasty. Today we have access to many nutritional powders that can easily be added to your juice. Daniel suggests: “The…
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Hazelnuts: Little Brown Vitamin-E Bombs
It is one of the main ingredients of the well-beloved chocolate spread Nutella, and the marriage of hazelnuts and chocolate has been making humanity happy since before the French Revolution. This little nut is, in fact, so well-celebrated that it enjoys its own day in Italy, on the 14th of December. This day happens to be nationally recognized as Hazelnut Day,…
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Goji Berries: Why They Are Hailed As A Superfruit
There’s a new super-fruit in town, and it comes with plenty of health benefits. Native to China, goji berries – also known as wolfberries – have become part of our everyday dietary habits, and for good reason. The region of China where they grow, called Ningxia Hui, boasts more than 16 times the centenarians than…
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Carotenoids: The Bright Healthy World Of Pigments
Carotenoids are chemical compounds that give fruits and vegetables their bright colors. These pigments act as antioxidants in the body, providing a range of health benefits, such as lowering inflammation and boosting immunity. Unlike some foods, cooking carotenoid-rich foods increases their power. There are over 600 different types of carotenoids but the most recognized are…
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Flaxseeds: Tiny Superhero’s Of The Digestive System
Flaxseeds are seeds that are rich in fibre, antioxidants, omega-3, and protein. This rich nutrient composition allows for the seeds to help in lowering the risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Flaxseeds also contain ALA, which are fatty acids that can only be obtained from food sources. This fatty acid has been linked to…
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Energy Drinks: How They Affect Our Bodies Negatively
Energy drinks are marketed as beverages that boost mental and physical performance. Caffeine is the most common stimulant in these drinks, but some brands contain other plant-based stimulants such as guarana and ginseng. As with soda, energy drinks are also high in sugar – for example, just one can of Red Bull contains around 27,5g…
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Selenium: The Essential Mineral For Health
Selenium is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in the proper functioning of the body. Low levels of selenium have been associated with health issues, such as heart failure and cancer. This article is going to look at the numerous benefits that this mineral can provide. Health benefits of selenium Cell protection Being…
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The Ultimate Diet For Men: What Should You Be Eating?
What should men be eating? This is a great question and one that often causes confusion. Between banting, carbo-loading, calorie-counting and plain old meat and potatoes, it’s hard for guys to navigate the domain of diets. Longevity asked experts about the latest dietary research. 1. Fathoming fats For 50 years, we were told fats are…