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Quinoa, pronounced ‘KEEN wah’, has been popularised by health bloggers nutritionists and those on the gluten free bandwagon because of its superfood status. It has a relatively low calorie content and GI (glycemic index) which means it boosts satiety and prevents you from bingeing and snacking on unhealthy stuff. It is a great protein source […]
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It turns out the father of medicine was right about this too and scientists and doctors are finally studying the gut in grave detail in an attempt to understand chronic disease and inflammation. Do you feel too bloated or uncomfortable after a milkshake or a cold coffee? Do you get allergic rhinitis, a stuffy nose […]
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Most women I see in gyms either opt for a Zumba session, spinning class or spend an hour on the treadmill when they are looking to see results and get toned. They think that a calorie torture like spinning or spending an hour on the treadmill will help them reach their goals. However, this couldn’t […]
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If you, like me, are always pressed for time, running from meeting to meeting and often don’t have enough time for a coffee break let alone a sit down breakfast- you know just how important it is to wind down and look after our bodies. Crazy deadlines, erratic work and sleep schedules and not eating […]
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This was originally published for To Be Healthy. See the link here Put simply, a superfood is essentially a food item that is bursting at the seams with antioxidants and vital vitamins that boost health and longevity. We no longer have to send relatives to Costco and Sainsbury’s to buy overpriced cartons of Chia, Quinoa, […]
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This post was originally published for To Be Healthy- here The summer is upon us and the rising temperature is making us irritable, cranky and easily fatigued. It’s too hot to step out before sundown and if we do – we risk the fear of severe dehydration and a heatstroke. Since we don’t all have […]
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Originally published on To Be Healthy See the link here- http://tobehealthy.me/blogs/tbh-nutrition/153001863-the-tbh-top-6-secret-tips-to-keep-you-fit It is easy to be confused with the enormous amount of research in the nutrition and wellness world. One day, researchers shun fat and embrace it the next. The low fat revolution caused many problems among calorie counters and we are now fatter and […]
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This post was originally published on To Be Healthy Find it here- http://tobehealthy.me/blogs/tbh-nutrition/125656199-much-ado-about-breakfast I live for breakfast and often its my first thought as soon as I wake up every morning. I look forward to a steaming hot latte, some cereal and eggs but let’s face it eating the same thing day in and day […]
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Originally published in To Be Healthy http://tobehealthy.me/blogs/tbh-nutrition/125201799-2016-whats-up-wellness We are often inundated with too much information on what superfoods to eat and what teas to drink and what to avoid. With so many schools of thought, its only natural that one gets confused. Here’s the lowdown on the few thing’s you should focus on, if you […]
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Originally published for To Be Healthy http://tobehealthy.me/blogs/news/112894407-almond-milk-and-its-advantages The wellness blogosphere has been raving and ranting endlessly about the benefits of going dairy free and switching over to almond milk. Almond milks and other non-dairy nut milks are often labeled ‘mylks’ for identification and to avoid confusion in premium grocers and cafes across the globe. You’d […]
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