Perhaps you’ve read the bestselling books Wheat Belly and Grain Brain? The Atkins diet lives on through them, despite the fact that most well informed people now realise (through their research and personal experiences) that eating a diet made up almost exclusively of meat, poultry, cheese, butter, fish, and eggs, with very little plant-foods, is […]
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, […]
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 […]
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? 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. It helps you sleep […]
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 Apples […]
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 […]
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. In a one recent study researchers followed 120,000 participants for […]
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? Kale comes from the same family of cruciferous vegetables that includes broccoli, collards and Brussels sprouts, but it’s known as ‘The Queen of […]
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 […]
Did you buy a whole pumpkin and carve it up for Halloween decorations? Now that we’re in peak pumpkin season there are good reasons to eat plenty of it too – not least because it’s a wonderful way to give your immune system a boost. The large orange kind can usually be picked up from the […]
Coffee’s been getting a lot of positive press lately – almost to the point of being promoted as a health food! Times sure have changed. Back in the days when I was studying nutrition the coffee habit was usually treated as if an addiction (like alcohol, tobacco or drugs). Despite the general acceptance that coffee […]
The “stinking rose” as its sometimes called, isn’t just a tasty flavour for cooking – it also qualifies as a Superfood for your health (a superfood is high in nutrients and devoid of harmful substances) IMMUNE BOOSTER The organic compound allicin, which is responsible for garlic’s unique aroma and flavour, is known as one of […]