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Green tea is a source of caffeine, and delivered in a more gentle, sustained way than the jolt of coffee. Caffeine, of course, is a fat burner with a well-established track record. According to ‘The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition’,…
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This pudding or snack uses chia seeds that help to draw out toxins from the liver and pass them into the colon for elimination. Chia seeds are also high in omega-3 and make you feel really full. Ingredients 4 heaped tbsp chia seeds…
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If your dog begs, whines and paw at you at the dinner table, don’t oblige. Very often feeding table scraps to your pet, in addition to their regular meals, makes them put on weight. Also, not all human foods good for your pet. Use these…
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This delicious salad is packed with alkalising, cleansing nutrients. If you still feel hungry after one bowl – go ahead and have another! Ingredients 4 zucchinis, finely sliced into rounds Juice and finely-grated zest of one…
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There's a big emotional angle to both weight gain and loss. Continuous raised levels of stress hormones cause the body to perform much less efficiently and at a lower performance level. Emotional eating, when stressed out, is one for the…
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Certain properties of red wine seem to have beneficial effects on health when you have it in moderation. Moderate alcohol consumption (one drink per day for women, one to two drinks per day for men) has consistently been linked to lower…
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Your fitness gains depend on the frequency, intensity and duration of the aerobic exercise. Each session should last from 20 to 60 minutes and, if you can’t exercise daily, work out at least 3 to 5 days per week at an intensity level…
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Many nuts can be used in savoury dishes. Hazelnuts or almonds, for instance, can be toasted and then added to grain salads. Braised nuts make a good addition to stews, soups and curries. Nuts can also be used as a flour substitute or in…
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Younger children are better suited to short bursts of exercise throughout the day, instead of one long session that would tire them out. Some kids remain charged up from morning to night, but most prefer intermittent activity, with…
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Smoothies are a quick and easy way to get vital nutrients. Because they are easy to swallow, they are a favourite of senior adults as also children. Research suggest that blueberries may influence genes which regulate fat-burning and…
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