Category: Food Blogs
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Sugar And Sore Throats: What is the Link?
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7 Signs That Something Is Missing From Your Diet
It shouldn’t come as any surprise to you that the food you eat directly affects your health. You may be aware of how certain nutrients can help you. But do you know the signs your body shows you when it’s not getting enough in the first place? Keep an eye out for the following physical…
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Omega 6 Speeds Up The Aging Process: This Is Why
We all know that there numerous benefits of adding essential fatty acids to your diet. What is often not mentioned, is that Omega 6 needs to be taken with caution to avoid various health concerns. Unlike Omega 3 – which has fantastic rejuvenating qualities – studies now show that Omega 6 can actually speed up the…
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The E-Number Guide: Know What You’re Really Eating
Additives and preservatives may improve the look and lifespan of your food, but they certainly don’t do the same for your body. Ingredients lists are confusing to say the least, but let’s demystify the E-Number Guide. To help us decipher the reams of gobbledygook, ingredients expert Robyn Smith, owner of the online shop “Faithful to…
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Top 5 Anti-Inflammatory Food Hacks
Inflammation is now known to be at the root of many lifestyle diseases such as autoimmune disorders, depression, high blood pressure, cancer, cardiovascular disease and alzheimer’s. Thankfully we now understand the nature and cause of inflammation. Firstly it starts in the gut, which makes it a good place to turn it off. The following foods can play…
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5 Snack Tips To Keep You Going During the Day
Snacking is an important part of keeping your blood sugar stable and your metabolism on the go. However, it has to be healthy, to be beneficial. We have all fallen under the spell of a snack that appears to be healthy, but contains hidden nasties. Bran muffins and cereal bars can be packed with added…
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The 5 Essential Nutrients To Relieve Anxiety
Living with anxiety can be immobilizing. It’s difficult to navigate your day if you don’t know when or where your next panic attack may occur. Even though anxiety is often seen as a mental issue, one forgets that neurotransmitters and steroid hormones largely influence our mental state. Even though it is important to look at…
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Does Caffeine Cause Headaches? We Answer This Once & For All
We have all read contradictory articles on caffeine and headaches. Some say that caffeine will give you headaches, others say that this is simply not the case. Well, we got fed up with this barrage of confusing information and decided to get to the bottom of it once and for all. This is what we…
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A Glass of Red Wine A Day Keeps The Doctor Away, Right?
If you’re the kind of person who gets home after a long day, and sits back over dinner with a glass of red wine to help you relax – then this article will give you the sweet satisfaction of knowing you may be doing something right. Red wine has many proven health benefits. The trick…
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5 Hydrating Power Foods For Youthful Skin
Youthful skin starts with hydration. Even though the skin is the biggest organ in the body, it is also the last organ to receive water and essential nutrients. Dehydrated skin can easily become wrinkled and loose. Even though stress, sleep, food and hormones all impact our skin, a good hydration routine can help keep you glowing…