Diet and Nutrition

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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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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Lauki halwa is a delicious dessert that is packed with the goodness of vital nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, beta-carotene and magnesium that promote good health. On account of lauki’s low glycaemic index, this dessert can be devoured…
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If you find it too difficult to completely go without sugar and want to have the occasional treat, here are some healthy sweeteners: Jaggery – This is made from raw sugar cane juice, palm juice or coconut palm sap. It is unrefined so…
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When it comes to weight loss most wellness experts hold alcohol as the enemy. It adds extra calories to your diet, encourages you to eat more food, and alters the normal digestive process – not what you want when you are watching your…
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here are a few good choices… - Bran-based cereals, porridge, fruit, unsweetened yoghurt and skimmed or semi-skimmed milk. - For protein and healthy fats, add nuts, seeds, and free-range…
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