Diet and Nutrition

Eating healthy also helps prevent your cholesterol levels from becoming high. Stop cooking foods that contains high levels of saturated fat, like pies, cream, cakes and biscuits. You can replace them in your meals and snacks with foods that…
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Oatmeal, like brown rice, is high in fibre, and fibre helps with inflammation. Studies have shown that colloidal oatmeal’s unique chemical profile diminishes cytokines, a group of proteins that cause inflammation in your body. Beetroot…
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Yogurt is high in calcium. Studies have shown that calcium increases thermogenesis, the body's core temperature. This may boost metabolism. Says a 2016 study published in the ‘American Journal of Clinical Nutrition’, dietary calcium…
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This stew is very simple to make and is full of warming spices. Cook the chick peas well before starting so they become super soft in the final stages. You can use carrot, beetroot and sweet potatoes as well as or instead of pumpkin.…
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If you keep baking soda in the kitchen, chances are you only use it for one thing: Baking. But baking soda has many other uses. As a natural but powerful absorbent and cleaning agent, baking soda is an alternative to chemical detergents and…
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These make a great snack, dessert or breakfast bar. Really filling and full of fibre, they perfectly combine ingredients to suit a healthful lifestyle. Ingredients 2 ½ cups jumbo rolled oats ½ cup whole wheat flour ½ cup…
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Says a 2012 study published in the ‘European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences’, the powerful antioxidants in fennel, like vitamin C and quercetin, can help reduce inflammation and levels of inflammatory markers. Try this…
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Chia seeds with their high fibre and protein content can help weight loss. Its soluble fibre absorbs large amounts of water and expands in your stomach, which increases fullness and slows the absorption of food. Says a 2017 study published…
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Researchers from Harvard University have found that skipping breakfast can increase your risk of a heart attack, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease. So, the next time you’re tempted to hit the road on empty,…
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Ancient cultures of Central America were fond of their quinoa, corn and chia seeds for easy, energising satiation – and it turns out our taste buds agree with their pairing as well. This high-protein, vegetarian dish makes a great…
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