Why trying out oil-free cooking? There is evidence that reducing or cutting out oil in total has improved patients with heart disease, autoimmune disease and cancer. It is also a great tool for patients that like to lose weight as the cutting out of oil and any other food in this category like nuts, seeds […]
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Addiction today comes in many forms, whether that be drugs, alcohol, sex, pornography, gaming, gambling, the internet, steroids, prescription medicines or food. The idea humans can become addicted to food is new and only gained attention in recent years. Brain imaging and studies showing the effect of food on our system have highlighted that food
Peppermint is a cross between water mint and spearmint, originally native to the Mediterranean region. Mints in general have been used for thousands of years by many ancient cultures including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians and Romans but it wasn’t until the 17th century that peppermint was recognised as a distinct subspecies. It has a high
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Turmeric, a member of the ginger family, has been claimed to be one of the most powerful herbs we have available to us. Used as the main spice in curries, it traditionally has been used for centuries as a spice as well as a medicinal in India and Asia. The dried root of the Curcuma
Studies have shown that there are foods that can help with lowering inflammation in the body. In general, these foods are classified as alkaline foods and/or an anti-inflammatory diet and there is a lot of information out there that looks at the benefits of having a more alkaline diet as opposed to eating an inflammatory
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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
Ageing, Anti-Ageing and its connection with our Stem Cells Read More
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