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CHRONIC INFLAMMATION: THE ANTI
Nutrition December 5, 2022

CHRONIC INFLAMMATION: THE ANTI

"An increasing body of evidence shows that chronic inflammation causes and advances many common diseases."- This is a quote from EMBO Reports, a prestigious peer-reviewed journal.   A poor…

3 DELICIOUS & NOURISHING AUTUMN RECIPES
Nutrition November 2, 2021

3 DELICIOUS & NOURISHING AUTUMN RECIPES

Winter is approaching but crossing over from summer to winter doesn’t have to be as hard on the body if you spend time preparing it in autumn. The…

REALISTIC WAYS TO CUT DOWN ON PROCESSED FOODS
Nutrition September 1, 2021

REALISTIC WAYS TO CUT DOWN ON PROCESSED FOODS

Processed foods are still a big part of everyday life for some people. However, many of these foods are low in nutrients and come loaded with unhealthy ingredients,…

HOW TO FALL IN LOVE WITH PHYTONUTRIENTS
Nutrition August 23, 2020

HOW TO FALL IN LOVE WITH PHYTONUTRIENTS

Vegetables contain an under-rated powerhouse of phytonutrients that are vital for our bodies to function correctly and optimally. Superfoods are often given huge media attention as a source…

TOP 8 FOODS THAT CAUSE INFLAMMATION
Nutrition June 29, 2020

TOP 8 FOODS THAT CAUSE INFLAMMATION

Food is meant to be enjoyable. What isn’t enjoyable, however, are the side effects that some foods, such as junk food, can cause on a deeper cellular level.…

LOW VITAMIN D & HYPERACTIVE IMMUNE SYSTEMS
Nutrition June 20, 2020

LOW VITAMIN D & HYPERACTIVE IMMUNE SYSTEMS

An early study has shown that giving patients a cost-effective vitamin D supplement who are already deficient in the vitamin, could help to cut the Covid19 mortality rate by 50%.…

IS THIS THE BEST SLEEP SUPPLEMENT?
Nutrition January 27, 2020

IS THIS THE BEST SLEEP SUPPLEMENT?

Who here likes the smell of lavender?   Well, there’s more to it than the smell. Some of you may use it to help you sleep, some of…

THE IMPORTANCE OF VITAMIN D
Nutrition February 1, 2018

THE IMPORTANCE OF VITAMIN D

Did you know that vitamin D plays an important role in bone health? Vitamin D  helps support calcium absorption which helps to keep your bones strong. This is…

INCLUDING SUPERFOODS IN YOUR DIET
Nutrition November 21, 2017

INCLUDING SUPERFOODS IN YOUR DIET

Did you know that a fun way to enjoy superfoods is to add some raw cocoa to your diet? Yes, you can enjoy chocolate while boosting your health,…