Why choose high protein snacks? Protein is an important nutrient in the body for a number of reasons, including providing essential amino acids required for building new cells in the body. Protein is a component of every cell and hair and nails are made almost completely from protein. The body does not store protein as […]
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What is the Juice Diet and is it Effective for Weight Loss?
How does the juice diet work? Juice diets involve consuming only juice and no solid foods for varying amounts of time from a few days to months in extreme cases. Basically it involves throwing a heap of vegetables and fruit in the blender or juicer at every meal and consuming only this. Commercially produced juices […]
Is Greek yogurt good for you?
Benefits of Greek yogurt over traditional yogurt In current fitness magazines the focus on Greek yogurt and its benefits due to its nutritional profile is under high attention. The sales of Greek yogurt according to data have doubled (every year) since 2006. Some give Greek yogurt a high rate due to its tangier and less […]
10+1 Reasons to eat apples daily
Benefits of eating apples daily “One apple a day, keeps the doctor away” is the well known proverb addressing the health benefits of apples. But what makes apples, and not oranges or bananas, so special? They are proven to be one of the most nutritionally complete fruit. Apples are a fast, easy and nutritious snack […]
10 Most Common Nutrition Myths Explained
Here are some of the most common nutrition myths often seen in the media and why they should not be believed. Carbohydrates make you fat Although high protein low carb diets are incredibly popular at the moment, it is a myth that foods such as bread, rice, pasta and potatoes will make you fat if […]
Are Eggs Good for you?
There has been plenty of controversy over the years as to the effect of eating eggs in our health. There is so much conflicting information around that it is almost impossible to know if eggs play a part in a healthy diet or whether we need to limit our intake. Are eggs bad for cholesterol […]
How to drink more water
5 easy tips for drinking more water We have all heard it said that we should drink more water for optimum health and to control our weight, but how much is necessary, why do we need it and how can we increase our water intake? How much water per day? The amount of water needed […]
Can Dietary Supplements Prevent Common Colds?
With temperatures dropping and people spending more time indoors, common colds are rife throughout the winter, and are responsible for a large proportion of absenteeism from work and school not only in winter but year round. We are constantly bombarded with information regarding miracle ‘cures’ and magical substances that will stop us from getting cold, […]
Is The Paleo Diet Healthy?
The Paleo diet, otherwise known as the Caveman, Palaeolithic, Stone Age or Warrior diet, is yet another eating regime deemed by its creators and ardent followers to be the ‘healthiest’ diet. However, is there really a need to revert to how human beings were eating thousands of years ago in order to be healthy? What […]
What’s on a healthy grocery list for weight loss?
It is widely supported in the weight loss world that the best way to lose weight is with a healthy balanced diet. That’s all good, but what is a healthy balanced diet and what are you meant to buy, to cook or eat? I will put my hand up as guilty and say that I […]
Healthy Eating for the Holiday Season – Eat without Guilt
With the holiday season fast approaching, many of us can already see our healthy eating habits flying out the window and the holiday pounds piling on. The festive time of year is notorious for heavy, calorie laden food and lots of it, more than the odd glass of wine and just not having time or […]
A few simple food swaps to increase your whole grain intake today
Whole grain foods are great for health, with studies showing that a diet high in whole grains reduces the risk of a large variety of chronic and lifestyle diseases. They also provide fibre, B vitamins and minerals, are often low GI and taste great, so why not make a few simple food swaps to increase […]
