Category: Food Blogs
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Busting The Myths Around Meal Replacements And Supplements
With their reputation for convenience, it’s no surprise that meal-replacement shakes have become so popular. Ideally, we would all have the time to sit down to a nutritionally balanced, home-made meal, but the modern world marches to the beat of a different drum. Quick, nutritionally dense meals are helpful. In conjunction with their rise in…
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Why Traveling On Holiday Disrupts Your Gut Health And What To Do
The start of the holiday season brings with it lazier, more indulgent days. Unfortunately, this relaxed attitude tends to spill over into our diets too. Even a short period of poor food choice, eating patterns, and traveling long distances can wreak havoc on our gut health. There are some simple dietary rules to stick to…
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Feeling Snacky? Try These 7 Healthy Snacking Tips
With the festive season around the corner, we tend to get a little slack when it comes to eating healthy. Unfortunately healthy snacking is the first thing that goes out the window, as overeating indulgent food kicks in. According to Dr. Lisa Young, a nationally recognized nutritionist and public speaker, most people don’t just eat…
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Top 3 Super Seeds That Should Be Part Of Your Diet
It’s not surprising we are hearing increasingly more about the health benefits of nature’s super foods – seeds. They’re packed to the hilt with anti-oxidants, are tasty and easy to eat, but exactly which ones should you include in your diet? In this article we share our top 3 super seeds, their health benefits and…
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Sugar Free Your Life: 5 Reasons Why
Sugar-free your life because sugar doesn’t give you energy, it takes it. They say “sugar doesn’t love you back” and this infographic explains in detail why. Compiled by Yale University in the US, it demonstrates exactly how much sugar there is in everyday soft drinks and why sugar is the leading contributor to childhood and…
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The Top 5 Protein-Packed Plants For Your Diet
With rising evidence that plant-based diets are a healthier option, it’s no wonder many of us are revising our eating habits. But how do you ensure that your body is obtaining sufficient protein from plants, required for longevity? Here are the top sources of plant-based protein that are an absolute must for your pantry and…
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The Super Seeds Of The Super Foods
We are hearing increasingly more about the health benefits of nature’s super foods – the super seeds. Not surprisingly as they are packed to the hilt with anti-oxidants! But exactly which ones should you include in your diet? In this article we dive deeper into the health benefits of four of the top super seeds…
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Nutrients That Work Together, You Should Eat Together
We are always told what vitamins and minerals we need to get from our diets. And yes, it does help us prevent nutritional deficiencies and promote overall wellbeing. However, most vitamins and minerals cannot work alone. They need to join forces in order to truly provide us with all those health benefits. Below we have…
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How Much Water Should You Drink Daily?
It’s a simple fact that many people don’t drink enough water in the day, despite the health benefits. Modern lifestyles and the accessibility of a wide selection of sweetened, carbonated drinks has tainted the human palate and appreciation for water’s natural taste. Here’s why you need to drink more pure water every day Almost 70%…
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Weight Goal? Avoid These 5 Food Felons
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