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  • Is Coconut Oil As Healthy As It’s Cracked Up To Be?

    Is Coconut Oil As Healthy As It’s Cracked Up To Be?

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    Gisèle Wertheim Aymes
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    You may be one of many, like me, who bought into the idea that including copious amounts of coconut oil in your diet is super healthy for you. But is coconut oil really as healthy as it has been cracked up to be? So I started researching the topic in more detail. I found many…

  • So What Is The Right Way To Eat?

    So What Is The Right Way To Eat?

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    Dieting, food and exercise philosophies are seductive, even addictive. They promise us a flawless body, perfect skin, lots of energy and a stable mood. We can’t get enough and we keep looking for the next big thing to acquire the perfect physical shape and optimal health. So what is the right way to eat? The…

  • Mango Teriyaki Salmon With Brown Rice

    Mango Teriyaki Salmon With Brown Rice

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    This mango salmon recipe will provide you with healthy omega fatty acids and good protein, and it is served with brown rice and chili cucumber pickle for extra flavor. We’ve used mango here instead of sugar to create that wonderful sweetness we associate with teriyaki sauce, plus it gives us a nice hit of vitamin…

  • Should You Be Taking Codeine When Breastfeeding?

    Should You Be Taking Codeine When Breastfeeding?

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    Johane du Toit
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  • Ground Turmeric Breakfast Recipes To Fight Inflammation

    Ground Turmeric Breakfast Recipes To Fight Inflammation

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    Johane du Toit
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    These three ground turmeric recipes are a delicious and gluten-free way to start the day. 1. Ground Turmeric & Chia Breakfast Bircher Muesli Ingredients 1/4 cup gluten-free oats 1/4 cup chia seeds 2cm grated fresh turmeric or 1 tbsp (15ml) ground turmeric 1 cup (250ml) almond or soya milk Fresh fruit to serve Method of preparation:…

  • Crème Brûlée Á La Matthew Foxon

    Crème Brûlée Á La Matthew Foxon

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    This is crème brûlée with a twist. We have switched the sugar out for isomalt – a sugar alcohol with minimum impact on blood sugar levels – making it more diabetic-friendly. Of course, portion size and moderation are key. Click here to find out everything you need to know about all sugar substitutes. Ingredients 375g…

  • 100 Ways To Live Healthy: Numbers 51 – 60

    100 Ways To Live Healthy: Numbers 51 – 60

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    So, here are 100 simple ways to be healthy. Over time, you’ll find that these habits start to accumulate. Before you know it, you’ll wake up and discover that you’re leading the healthy, happy life you’ve been aiming for. 51. Drink your greens. Starting your day with a green smoothie is a great way to…

  • Top 12 Health Questions – Answered

    Top 12 Health Questions – Answered

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    Here are some of the most-asked health questions we at Longevity often receive – answered. 1.What is the best thing I can do for my aging face? Botulinum toxin injectables – most commonly referred to by their trade names Botox and Dysport – are one of the most versatile and effective anti-aging treatments available. Non-invasive treatments…

  • Lymphatic System: Your Inner Cleanser

    Lymphatic System: Your Inner Cleanser

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    The lymphatic system has the important job of ushering toxins out of the body. The degree of lymphatic drainage depends largely on the stimulation of lymphatic flow. Unlike the circulatory system, lymph is not pumped by the beat of your heart; it is stimulated purely by your breath and by movement. An intricate system of…

  • Inflammation And Its Negative Effect On Our Health

    Inflammation And Its Negative Effect On Our Health

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    Chronic low-grade inflammation is the root of all disease. As a result, it is also heavily implicated in aging. By reducing the pro-inflammatory aspects of our lifestyle, we will remain youthful and live better for longer. What is chronic low-grade inflammation? Low-grade inflammation can be understood as an immune system response. When the immune system…