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“Don’t dig your grave with your own knife and fork,” warns an old English proverb. Today, the awareness that a significant number of chronic health issues are caused by our food choices, toxic food ingredients and nutritional deficiencies,…
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Sustained inflammation may promote the growth of plaques, loosen plaque in your arteries and trigger blood clots — the primary cause of heart attacks and strokes. One in three heart attacks are linked with an unhealthy diet containing…
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While many factors play a role in the development of depression and fatigue, both have been associated with increased inflammatory activation of the immune system affecting both the periphery and the central nervous system. Studies have…
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If the thought of going on a ‘diet’ leaves you feeling miserable rather than excited, why not ditch the idea of a strict regime that is bound to fail and try incorporating some of our top tips for cooking a healthy balanced diet you can…
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Says the American Heart Association, dietary fats are essential to give your body energy and to support cell growth. They help protect your organs and help keep your body warm. Fats help your body absorb some nutrients and produce important…
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There’s a lot of conflicting information surrounding food, but some ingredients are definitely worth avoiding. Here are the seven worst ingredients to remove from your kitchen: High Fructose Corn Syrup is a cheap, toxic sugar…
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A wide range of kitchen gadgets make healthy eating easier and your weight loss journey fun. Here are some of them: Juicer If you find it difficult to meet the recommended five portions of fruit and veg each day, invest in a juicer.…
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When it comes to healthy eating, the way you cook your food is just as important as the types of food you choose. Methods such as roasting and frying can be high in fat, which is why grilling or boiling are healthier options. One of the…
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Eating one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils could contribute to modest weight loss, says research published in ‘The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition’. The study shows that eating about 3/4 cup (130 grams) each day of…
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Don’t go on a diet, eliminating all of your favourite foods, skipping meals or starving yourself in an attempt to lose weight won’t help you with weight loss in the long run.  It is not sustainable, healthy or realistic. You won’t be able…
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