Articles

Grapefruit is a popular citrus fruit known for its tangy flavor and numerous health benefits. However, like any food, it has its advantages and drawbacks. This article explores the pros and cons of grapefruit, helping you make an informed decision about i…

When it comes to achieving optimal health and transforming your physique, some individuals are willing to go to extreme measures. Enter the world of hardcore dieting, a no-nonsense approach that requires unwavering discipline and commitment. This article …

In today’s fast-paced world, high blood pressure has become a growing health concern for people of all ages. Unhealthy lifestyle choices and stress have become a dangerous combination that can lead to various life-threatening conditions such as hypertensi…

The bones of the human body are essential to sustaining its organs and structure. To prevent the formation of bone disorders like osteoporosis, the bones must receive the right care and attention because they are living, growing structures. All ages shoul…

There are more bacteria living in the human stomach than there are stars in the night sky, with an estimated 39 trillion of them. Together, these bacteria promote numerous processes, including metabolism, immunity, skin health, brain health, and others. A…

Millions of individuals worldwide suffer from the chronic disease of diabetes. Due to the body’s inability to efficiently manufacture or utilize insulin, it is characterized by high blood sugar levels. Diabetes is caused by a variety of variables, but it …

Should You Drink Water Right Before Sleeping? The Pros and Cons. Drinking water is essential for maintaining a healthy body. It helps to regulate body temperature, lubricate joints, and transport nutrients to cells. The recommended amount of water to dri…

Maintaining a healthy liver is crucial to our overall well-being. The liver, which is the second largest organ in the body, performs several functions such as removing toxins, blood purification, and protein synthesis. A healthy liver is essential for our…

Most of us suffer from too much glucose in our system – and most of us are unaware of it. This is due to a western diet that is refined carb-heavy and not informed by intelligent food combining. Blood sugar balancing is more than just ‘cutting carbs’ or ‘…

Good gut health depends on a diet rich in fibre and a diverse microbiome. To create diversity in your microbiome it is important to eat a wide variety of vegetables and fruits low in fructose. In my opinion one of the fruits to include in your diet should…

As a nutritionist, I am always on the lookout for foods that provide both taste and health benefits, and kefir is one such food. Kefir is a fermented dairy product that originated in the Caucasus Mountains and has been used for centuries for its many heal…

Fructose is known also as, Levulose and is a naturally occurring monosaccharide; meaning it is a simple sugar; that is found primarily within Fruits, Vegetables, and Honey. I am gonna go chemistry-like here, but only just for a little bit. So here it go…

When the body is stressed (physically, mentally, emotionally, environmentally), it releases cortisol produced by the adrenal glands. High cortisol levels have many negative side effects on your health, including an increased craving for sweets and fats. T…

Akkermansia muciniphila was first identified in 2004 and is a species of bacteria that helps to maintain our gut lining and possesses many health benefits. You may not have heard of it, but that certainly doesn’t mean it isn’t important! I hope you find t…

Dietary guidelines for the Winter - According to Ayurveda. As winter arrives, we should be on our guard as the warm summer days are behind us. It’s time to prepare our body for the cold weather of the winter season. To remain healthy and stay in harmony…

Eat fat, lose fat! Don’t be afraid of your fats! The trendy years of “fat free” are finally over. Science has shown this fad diet holds no true health benefits. In addition to being unnatural and unsatisfying, this way of eating promotes diabetes and hear…

A few years ago, an older lady (let’s call her ‘Mary’) came to me for nutritional help. Mary was very cross with herself and showed me her handbag that was literally overflowing with packets of sweets and chocolates: “I used to carry bottles of vodka and …

Recently I went on a ladies retreat to a local hot springs for a few days. Seven of us shared a rather sizeable cabin although a few were sharing beds to save some extra cash. Monkeying around in my own little world for the last year plus hasn’t helped me…

We have so many phrases in the English language that talk about the connection between the mind, our emotions and our gut – such as “gut feeling”, “gut wrenching”, “butterflies in the stomach” etc. There is a good reason for this. Our brain/mind and our e…

What makes a food super as opposed to simply on trend because someone wants to market it and make lots;of money? Well, to please me, it has to have several functions and not be so ridiculously expensive that you can’tbuy and eat the precious thing. Techn…

Wonder what superfoods to eat with all this talk about gut health, probiotics and prebiotics, autoimmunity, hormonal balance, weight loss/weight gain, inflammation? I’m sure you do, I know because I have been in those shoes before. I had just recently fig…

Do you wonder what superfoods to eat with all this talk about gut health, probiotics and prebiotics, autoimmunity, hormonal balance, weight loss/weight gain, inflammation? I’m sure you do, I know because I have been in those shoes before. I had just rece…

Concerning the relationship of egg consumption to breast cancer risk, 13 separate science studies on this link were ana­lyzed in 2014, and the results published in the journal, Breast Cancer. According to the study analysis authors, these “results showed …

When is it appropriate to introduce babies to sugar, and how much can they have? Is it okay to let your baby have sugar? Are all sugars created equal? We’re answering all of your sugar questions in this blog post. One of the most common questions we rece…