Introduction There are so many supplements and nutrients out there up for grabs nowadays. From Vitamin A to Zinc, there are just so many. Each of them has its own benefits and could help the body in many ways. But I feel there is one nutrient that we often overlook and that is magnesium. The […]
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It’s coming into winter, often called flu season, and if you don’t want to get sick then follow this advice… Okay, so there isn’t really a cure for getting the common cold but there a few things that you can do to reduce your chances of getting sick and to improve your recovery time if
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The other week I was giving some lifestyle and diet recommendations to a client who commented on how hard it is to avoid certain foods, especially when going out to socialise. Of course, he is absolutely correct. This conversation spawned a realisation of the truth that making healthy choices and taking care of your body
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Life happens. And one of the best ways to make it through successfully is to make sure you’re prepared. Meal prepping saves you time, energy and serves as your friend on the days when you get home late and every fibre of your being is against you making food. In turn, you end up spending
What you eat during your 9 months of pregnancy matters. The food you consume affects you and your baby, so always mind that you’re eating for two! Pregnancy means that you’re building life, so make sure that you supply all the necessary building blocks. How much should you eat? Since you’re eating for two,
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If you are like most people you pick up a packet of food in the supermarket and turn it over to read the ingredients to see if it is good for you, all the while having no idea what you are reading. Eating healthy can seem complicated at first so let’s try and make it
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PART II Continuing on in our theme of living a healthier and longer life we look at the next 3 common traits of cultures with a high amount of centenarians (people living to 100 or older). Genes dictate about 10% of your longevity and health, the other 90% is lifestyle! This means the power is
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Introduction From reading this title you may be expecting me to give you the exact number of fruits and vegetables you need to achieve optimal diet status, or maybe a fancy new diet plan consisting of only baby broccoli. Many people have different takes on healthy eating and how to approach it, but chances are
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What is Ginger? Ginger is versatile and easy to use. Not only is it used for its many benefits, but it is also nutritious and packed with flavor. With many health benefits, it is one of the greatest “superfoods”. Ginger, also known as Zingiber Officinale is closely related to turmeric. Dating back 5000 years, the
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Introduction Magnesium can be found in many food sources. However, due to our busy lifestyle and inadequate diet, we can often be deficient in this mineral. Moreover, magnesium is a mineral responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions within our body. Above all, our cells use it to build or breakdown many things. In addition, approximately
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