Diet and Nutrition

Living healthily goes beyond simply paying attention to the food you eat, and should also extend to the water you drink. Here’s how you could make drinking water taste better: Orange: You could use frozen orange slices as ice cubes by…
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Zinc is a mineral, which combats inflammation. Studies have shown that people with low levels of zinc have high levels of inflammation in their body. Add sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts to your salads or eat pumpkin seeds as a tasty snack…
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Kids will enjoy this wonderfully spiced and sweet bread. Sweet potatoes are rich in fibre that can reduce levels of hunger hormones, help slow down digestion, and make you feel full. Says a 2015 study in the journal ‘Biomedical and…
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Dahlia roots contain a natural fructose polymer called inulin, which helps reduce your appetite by slowing carbohydrate metabolism. ‘The Anti-Aging Manual’ recommends that you eat one serving per day, alternating between raw and cooked, or…
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Acai berries are considered a superfood and are known for their antioxidant benefits. Acai bowls, topped with an assortment of fruits and nuts, have become a popular breakfast. In this recipe, the frozen acai purée is blended with coconut…
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Drying foods is a natural form of preservation concentrates and enhances the flavour of fruits, vegetables and herbs. When drying food, warm air removes the water and bacteria that cause spoilage. Removing the water also concentrates the…
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Oregano is rich in numerous vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. Its high levels of antioxidants that make it a superfood of interest. It has one of the highest levels of antioxidants of all herbs. The active compounds in oregano also…
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Studies show that eating zinc-rich foods and taking zinc supplements raise levels of the hormone leptin in the blood. High leptin levels are associated with weight loss and reduced appetite. Zinc deficiency results in low leptin levels and…
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Zucchini is a great vegetable for weight loss, full of filling fibre and so versatile. Mushrooms are used in this recipe but you can just as easily use mince or lentils depending on your taste and what’s in the cupboard. Really fast to…
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If Brussels sprouts aren’t your thing, you can easily replace them with broccoli in this recipe. Buckwheat is not the same as, or even related to, normal wheat. It is actually the seed of the plant so not technically a grain or cereal…
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