Chocolate… dark only! Cacao is one of the highest sources of antioxidants in the world, which protects against many chronic diseases. Boosts mood by releasing feel-good hormones. Nutrient dense containing B vitamins, calcium, sulphur, magnesium...
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Acne is the most common skin condition, which may be problematic at any age. I struggled with it during my teen years, which is one of the reasons I became so interested in nutrition. Due to my strong stance against medication, I did everything...
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“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” (Hippocrates) Functional Foods have positive effects on health and wellbeing, beyond basic nutrition. They are like superfoods that are extremely high in at least one particular vitamin or...
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What are Probiotics? Live bacteria which are beneficial for our health, especially the digestive system. In Greek “pro” means promoting and “biotic” translates to life, therefore, probiotics promote life. Benefits of Probiotics: Help to relieve...
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Most of us have heard of soluble and insoluble fibre… but what about resistant starch? It’s the third type of fibre. The definition is “the sum of starch and products of starch degradation not absorbed in the small intestine of healthy...
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All of these foods are functional, which I recommend instead of supplements as they are abundant in nutrients. Functional foods are like superfoods that are extremely high in at least one particular vitamin or mineral. Therefore, they have a...
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Natural sleep solutions… Technology Historically, humans were exposed to blue light (from the sun) in the morning and yellow light (from the moon) in the evening. The changing of light colour impacts our circadian rhythm. Blue light boosts...
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The importance of the liver… The liver has the imperative job of detoxifying everything we put into and onto our bodies, day in and day out. The process of detoxification is happening in our bodies all day, every day. However, the Western diet...
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B complex vitamins Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B7 are all essential for energy production in the body. Water soluble like vitamin C (as opposed to fat soluble like vitamins A, D, E and K) are not stored in the body. They are depleted rapidly...
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Elimination diet These days it is so common for people to be allergic/intolerant to allergenic foods e.g. gluten, wheat, dairy, sugar, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts and nightshades. Try at least one week without each of these suspect foods...
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Avocado – nutritious, delicious, versatile and rich in beneficial fats for the body. Brazil nuts – highest source of selenium. Eat 2-3 every day for your daily dose. Cacao – one of the world’s best antioxidants. Eat dark chocolate early in the...
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The Most Common Regrets People Have at the End of Life… 1. I wish I had been more loving to the people who matter the most 2. I wish I has been a better spouse, parent or child 3. I wish I had not spent so much time working 4. I wish I had...
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