Fibre is so important for effective weight loss. Why? Because it helps push food through the gut for effective elimination from the body, keeps us fuller for longer and, slows the impact of food on our blood sugar.
Fibre for weight loss
Why steam your veggies?
Do you steam your veggies…and are you eating enough? Aside from eating your veggies raw this cooking method retains the most nutrients. Raw veggies are great in a salad and getting the raw veggies in regularly is of course, highly
The truth about calories
You may have seen on the news recently the government’s plans to help the public lose weight, fight obesity, and protect themselves against COVID-19. One of those measures is to make it a requirement to include the number of calories
What’s so special about Omega 3 fats?
If you don’t have Omega 3 fats in your diet you might want to think again. Omega 3 fats are polyunsaturated essential fats that have a number of health benefits. The reason they are essential is because the body cannot
Vital vitamin A
This week the spotlight is on vitamin A. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that also acts as a powerful antioxidant inside the body. Vitamin A has an important role to play in neurological function, healthy skin, maintaining vision, and
Awesome oregano
Oregano is a slightly bitter, aromatic herb often used in Spanish, Italian and Greek cooking. It grows naturally in warm and dry climates, is native to the Mediterranean and is grown in various locations around the world. Oregano has a
What’s so special about quercetin?
Quercetin is a bioflavonoid found in brightly coloured vegetables and fruit and it has some very interesting health properties. In fact it is currently being used in clinical trials in a supplemental form to test how well it helps the
Alive and kicking with vitamin K
Vitamin K is a powerful and often overlooked nutrient. It not only helps our blood to clot, supporting our cardiovascular system, but has an important role to play in bone metabolism and the prevention of osteoporosis. Its ability to regulate
Ashwagandha a powerful stress buster and performance enhancer
Right now anything we can do to help support our adrenals and our body’s physiological response to stress is going to be a game changer. Ashwagandha is a powerful herb known as an adaptogen that can support our adrenals and
The power of turmeric
Today I’m talking about turmeric. Turmeric has numerous benefits for our health, one of the most important right now is its ability to boost the immune system and its potent anti-inflammatory effects. Turmeric is a spice often used in Indian