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30+ A Day?

30+ A Day?

How many different foods do you eat every day, on average? It is recommended we eat at least 30 different foods per day.  The world has over 50,000 edible plants, but just three of them, rice, corn and wheat, provide 60% of the world’s energy...

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Top 10 Benefits of Quitting Sugar

Top 10 Benefits of Quitting Sugar

Fat Loss Regulated appetite and blood sugar, plus less cravings. Elevated Energy Stable blood sugar levels without the feeling of ‘hitting the wall’. Happy Tummy Sugar feeds bad bacteria in our gut, contributing to digestive issues. Clearer...

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Thermogenic Foods

Thermogenic Foods

These are natural foods that kick-start your metabolism. Not the artificial thermogenic fat-burning pills and energy drinks!  Grapefruit Contains an enzyme that increases metabolism.  The old wives’ tale turned out to be true! Eat half a...

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Fats

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Fats

This blog is part of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly blog series. Specific macronutrients aren’t bad (e.g. fats or carbs).  It depends on the source and quality. Fats provide nine calories per gram, although this does not mean you should...

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Be a Limey – Vitamin C

Be a Limey – Vitamin C

Vitamin C gets all the publicity as the captain of the immune-enhancing ship, because it is essential for a properly functioning immune system. Multiple cells which comprise our immune system utilise vitamin C to perform their tasks. Vitamin C is...

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How To Quit Sugar in 7 Days

How To Quit Sugar in 7 Days

“No added sugar, you’re sweet enough!” Humans are born with a sweet tooth.  Breast milk is very sweet.  The sweet taste is nurturing and comforting.  Hence why we still reach for sweet foods for comfort even as an adult.  When people...

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Go Nuts on Coconuts

Go Nuts on Coconuts

Coconut is a superfood. Coconut oil and palm oil have unique medium-chain fats (whereas other foods have long-chain fats).  As you may have heard, palm oil should be avoided due to the livelihood of orangutans.  Medium-chain fats are not stored...

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All About Anaemia

All About Anaemia

Anaemia is one condition that can affect any age or stage in life.  It is defined as deficiency of red blood cells (haemoglobin) in the blood.  Haemoglobin carries oxygen around the body.  Oxygen is required in the energy equation to create...

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