We talked about what to do when we get ‘the runs’ but let’s cover the opposite side of this story. If we are constipated, we must always consider what we are putting into our mouth that ends up getting stuck and spending too much time in our digestive system. See also our other blog on […]
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Eight of the most ultra-processed foods you might not know about. There is now more and more encouragement to eat a healthy diet to support a long and healthy life. Looking at healthier food options and reducing the intake of takeaway, fast food and alcohol might be something you might have considered already. Unfortunately, some
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Meat consumption is something that is a hot topic these days and there are many camps commenting on this. On one end of the spectrum there are those who promote eating only meat or lots of it, while on the other end are those that promote eating no meat or animal products at all. Nutrition
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Go Bananas This yellow fruit is promoted as a superfood. Bananas are packed with fibre which makes you feel full and vitamins that support your body. Americans go bananas as they each eat more than 12kg, about 90 bananas, a year, more than the consumption of oranges and apples combined. Good as Gold? One large
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It is a common perception that we want to live longer and healthier lives. On the other hand, the world population is ageing much faster than in the past. The World Health Organization predicted that by the year of 2050 the number of people over 60 will have nearly doubled. The elder years can be
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You will need: A large glass, ceramic or stainless-steel mixing bowl. Soaking: Place 4 cups of beans into the bowl and fill with filtered water. Soak for 24 hours. Beans will triple in size after 12 hours – change the water at this time. Drain beans into a colander after 24 hours and wash before
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Cucumbers are cool to eat. They are high in water content which is great for hydrating, especially in summer, and amazing in salads, as snack sticks on their own or with dips and in smoothies. In a smoothie recipe, they are quick, flavoursome, refreshing and easy to throw in. They can be easily blended with
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Which food contains which nutrient? Our human body requires a large variety of nutrients to function properly on a daily basis. Specifically, there are around 90 essential nutrients the body needs to function overall as well as to rebuild cells. Those essential nutrients are classified as: water, minerals, vitamins, amino acids carbohydrates and fatty acids.
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The amazing Vegetable Broccoli Now here is a confession: I love this amazing vegetable and it would be my favourite veggie. I eat it on a daily basis in many variations from steamed to baked, as broccoli rice, in stir-fries and bakes, in patties or even as cookies. And I have been called anything from:
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Buckwheat is a pseudo cereal, a type of grain that doesn’t grow on grasses but is used similarly to other cereals. It is referred to as a gluten-free grain but is actually a seed which is harvested from a flowering plant related to rhubarb and is known to provide significant health benefits. This seed is
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