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Quinoa contains an abundance of anti-inflammatory phytochemicals and therefore has potential protective effects against inflammation. This high-value food, with antioxidants, fibre, vitamins and minerals, boasts many health benefits:…
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Different breeds need different amounts of exercise, so consult your vet for guidance on how much activity is right for the animal: Bring back the ball. Stand in a safe place, away from cars and traffic, and if possible, on a slight…
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Almost three quarters of people go on a diet gain weight on holiday – despite having good intentions and making holiday resolutions before jetting off. Over a third gain at least seven pounds and a shocking one in eight put on a stone or…
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If you struggle to work out at the gym for an hour or more at a time, there may be good news. A study, published in the ‘American Journal of Physiology’, found that men who exercised for just half an hour each day lost more weight than…
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Many parents face an on-going battle trying to drag their kids away from the screens, cellphone, TV and computers. But a study from the University of Montreal provides an extra incentive to limit your children’s screen time. They found a…
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Smaller and cheaper than ever before, microwaves have come a long way in the past few decades and are now a staple item in most family kitchens. With the ability to cook meals in minutes, microwaves fit perfectly with today’s busy…
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According to the World Health Organization, obesity has nearly tripled worldwide since 1975. In 2016, for example, more than 1.9 billion people came under the category ‘Overweight’. Of these, more than 650 million had obesity. Because…
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Why not treat yourself and your family to a not-so-naughty breakfast on a lazy Sunday morning? Try Buckwheat-Blackberry Pancakes. Feel free to experiment – add honey, stewed fruits or even a delicious raw chocolate sauce! Ingredients…
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How do you like your eggs? Poached, scrambled, boiled or fried? Are eggs healthy? Well, it will depend on how they’re cooked! One of the most pervasive health myths of our time is that eggs are bad for your cholesterol, and therefore…
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A natural anti-inflammatory, turmeric is a storehouse of health benefits. It contains compounds are called curcuminoids, the most important of which is curcumin. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric and has powerful…
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