Category Archives for Nutrition
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet - The What, Why & Does It Work?
The anti-inflammatory diet unsurprisingly prioritizes foods that combat inflammation. There has been a lot of discussion about inflammation recently, but this diet was designed for those dealing with
Continue readingAspartame Myths and Facts - What You Really Need to Know
Aspartame is one of the most controversial compounds in modern nutrition. It is/was a common sweetener in many drinks, but has received massive backlash because many people believe that it causes cancer
Continue readingSugar Addiction - Can It Be Compared to a Cocaine Addiction?
Sugar addiction does not exist. In spite of the recent outbreak of sensationalist media stories discussing the way that sugar operates in the body and the general dangers associated with it, there’s
Continue readingThe Reason Why High Fiber Foods are Essential to Your Health
Fiber is the part of foods that are indigestible. Your digestive system does not have the capability to break down and absorb this ‘roughage’ and it, therefore, passes through your body intact. Dietary
Continue readingHealth Benefits of Oats: The Unlikely Superfood You Should Be Eating
Over the past couple of years, oats have hit the big time, and perfectly presented breakfast bowls can usually be found on Instagram. While oats are mainly eaten as oatmeal, they are highly versatile
Continue readingRooibos Tea: The Incredible Health Benefits of Red-Bush Tea
Rooibos tea, also known by many as red-bush tea, is a tea that comes from the shrub Aspalathus Linearis, a plant that is only found on the slopes of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. Locals have
Continue readingGoing Hot: The Benefits of Spicy Food for Your Body & Mind
Spicy food has grown massively in popularity over the past decade. 62% of people now say they enjoy spicy food and you’d be hard-pressed to find a restaurant that doesn’t have chili peppers in some
Continue readingWhat Really Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol?
It might be slightly controversial, but there are a lot of reasons why giving up alcohol might actually be harder than giving up smoking. Both of these vices are addictive, but there is one major difference
Continue readingHealthy Fats - Fighting the Food Stereotype
Fat is basically a curse word in the dieting industry. The simple thinking behind: ‘fats will make me fat’, is understandable, but wholly inaccurate. Fats are an essential macronutrient and dietary
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