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Over 60 and want to lose weight? Of course, you can! When it comes to weight loss, age is no bar, says research. If you’re between the ages of 60-78, with effort you can lose as much weight as a 40-year-old! If you’re overweight, losing…
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Everyone knows that eating a low-fat, low-calorie diet and getting regular exercise helps shed pounds, but when it comes to losing weight and body fat, diet and exercise are most effective when done together as compared to either strategy…
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Your kids will be leaner, and have a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) if they go to schools that offer healthier food and more opportunities for physical activities, research says. For elementary school age students, the cut-off is around a…
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A lot of research has been done around parenting styles when it comes to feeding. Every family goes through or has gone through mealtime battles, especially with more than one child around the house. The battles range from sudden refusals…
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When trying to start a family, it’s important to ensure your body is in the right condition. If you are lacking in certain nutrients or your stress levels are raised, your ability to conceive may be reduced. Here are some top tips to boost…
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Whether you like your beetroot raw, cooked, juiced, preserved in vinegar or infused with subtle flavours such as juniper and black pepper, it’s the ideal vegetable to keep your blood pressure on track. Beetroot is a rich source of…
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Whatever the size and make up of your family, you must involve the members in all your health and eating habits. It’s important that children understand the value of good healthy eating, as well as discovering the great joy that good food…
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The ancient yogis believed that your diet had a huge influence on not just your physical wellbeing, but your spiritual wellness, too. The practice of Yoga had to be complimented by the right kind of food in order to gain the full benefits.…
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Millions of obese and overweight children the world over are affected by metabolic syndrome with a large waistline, high blood pressure, raised insulin levels, excess body weight and abnormal cholesterol levels. Some of the biggest culprits…
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The two main causes of childhood obesity are over-eating and under-exercising. An unhealthy diet with too much sugar and fat, coupled with a lack of physical activity, too much time sitting with their phones or other electronic gadgets,…
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