Benefit of organic food
Monday 18th May 2020
Discover the benefits of organic foods When it comes to shaping your daily diet, organic foods have a great deal to…
Plant based protein
Thursday 7th May 2020
Who would opt for plant-based protein? The most obvious groups who might opt for plant, as opposed to animal, protein sources are vegetarians, vegans, raw foodists and those following the Living Foods Programme. However, you might be surprised to hear…
What is candida
Thursday 30th April 2020
Candida (also sometimes referred to as a thrush, yeast or fungal infection) is a single cell, plant-like fungi. It starts life as a yeast, which everybody has in their digestive systems and other mucous membranes from birth. It…
Celiac disease
Tuesday 14th April 2020
Coeliac disease (pronounced see-liac and spelled celiac in other countries) is an autoimmune disease, not an intolerance as is often assumed. This means that the body's immune system attacks its own tissues, through the production of antibodies. In the…
Detox
Monday 6th April 2020
Broadly speaking, the aim of any detox programme is to eliminate toxins from the body that have accumulated over time, resulting in a healthier and more energised you. There are countless ways to bring about the detoxification of the…
Quinoa
Thursday 26th March 2020
Quinoa is a fantastic example of plant-based protein, which not only offers a viable alternative for meat and other animal products, but also supplies…
Superfoods
Friday 13th March 2020
What puts the "super" into superfoods? The expression "superfood" has been used for many years now, but what does it actually mean? And do these foods provide the answer…
Building muscle
Tuesday 10th March 2020
Basic steps for gaining muscle Increasing your muscle mass can be frustrating when you don't immediately see the results you want, but the most common reasons…
Super acai berries
Tuesday 3rd March 2020
A bit about acai Acai berries, previously considered an exotic fruit, have now become a virtual staple in almost every supermarket's collection of health foods and supplements. No longer the sole preserve…
How to stop diarrhoea
Wednesday 26th February 2020
Diarrhoea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or a decrease in the form of the stool (i.e. greater looseness and water content). It…