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Perhaps you’ve read the bestselling books Wheat Belly and Grain Brain?
Written by Susan Tomassini
it’s known as ‘The Queen of Greens’ because of its exceptionally high content of health promoting nutrients.
Kale Time!
Lots of people (including me) are pretty excited about the current abundance of this wonderful winter vegetable on market stalls. Why all the fuss over a bunch of curly dark green leaves?
Written by Susan Tomassini
Here’s why blueberries can help us look and feel younger:
Blueberries in winter
No they’re not in season but you can still enjoy these summer favourites in the depths of winter –just buy them frozen and keep a bag in the freezer for making smoothies. Blueberries are packed with antioxidant power, making them one of the best anti-aging super foods we can eat – frozen or fresh. Here’s why blueberries can help us look and feel younger:
Written by Susan Tomassini
The dairy industry spends a lot of money trying to convince us that milk and dairy products are essential for good health.
8 Great sources of non-dairy calcium
The dairy industry spends a lot of money trying to convince us that milk and dairy products are essential for good health. We’ve been brainwashed into believing that because they contain calcium you need them to help build strong bones and teeth and prevent osteoporosis. But dairy contains lots of unhealthy things too. What’s more, you don’t need it to fulfill your calcium needs.
Written by Susan Tomassini
Whether it’s hazelnuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, almonds or pecans, nuts have long been considered one of nature’s superfoods
Super nuts!
Whether it’s hazelnuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, almonds or pecans, nuts have long been considered one of nature’s superfoods, so perhaps it’s not surprising that science continue to suggest that eating a handful of nuts daily really does help us lead a longer, healthier life.
Written by Susan Tomassini
Melatonin is a powerful natural hormone produced mainly by the pineal gland below the brain about an hour after you fall asleep in a fully darkened room.
Melatonin – a quick guide
You know it helps with jet lag. Maybe you’ve even used it once or twice. But did you know about its other important benefits?
Written by Susan Tomassini
One fist-sized apple contains only 80 calories but is packed with goodness.
The Awesome Apple
One fist-sized apple contains only 80 calories but is packed with goodness. Their soluble fibre (pectin), helps prevent plaque buildup in blood vessels, while their insoluble fibre (cellulose) helps the digestive system move waste quickly through the intestinal tract by adding bulk - great for relieving constipation and promoting healthy gut flora. Nutrients too
Written by Susan Tomassini
You probably know that “superbugs” – those nasty little germs that are resistant to antibiotics – pose a major and ever-increasing threat to our health.
Antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic Abuse You probably know that “superbugs” – those nasty little germs that are resistant to antibiotics – pose a major and ever-increasing threat to our health. They already cause 700,000 deaths a year and the latest estimate is that they’re expected to kill more people than cancer by the year 2050 – unless we do something about it. So what can we do?
Written by Susan Tomassini
It’s no secret that the quality of your diet is reflected in the quality of your skin – for better or for worse – and especially as you get older. Your daily eating habits can either contribute to a radiant, healthy glow or they can age you beyond your years.
The 4 Worst Foods for your Skin
4 foods that make your skin age faster – and you’re probably eating them every day! It’s no secret that the quality of your diet is reflected in the quality of your skin – for better or for worse – and especially as you get older. Your daily eating habits can either contribute to a radiant, healthy glow or they can age you beyond your years.
Written by Susan Tomassini
All are a rich source of nutrients essential for protecting health.
Written by Susan Tomassini