Nutrition

Blueberries may help with osteoporosis

Blueberries may help with osteoporosis

I have written about blueberries before in my posts anti-aging antioxidant superfoods and the power of berries and why you need our recipe.

But now new research by the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Centre has revealed that blueberries are even better for you than we already knew! In addition to being a powerful antioxidant, it is now believed that the berries also contain compounds that help with building strong, healthy bones. [read more…]

Happiness: how food has a lot to do with it

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You are what you eat is a popular saying and it makes a lot of sense. But now a recent study has also proven that what you eat effects the way that you feel.

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How much should I weigh for my height and age?

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This is a question I hear quite often. Am I too fat? What is the perfect weight for my height and age? Of course you could just look at yourself in the mirror and make your own judgement, but for health reasons it may be important to know what’s normal and what’s not for your [...]

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The power of berries and why you need our recipe

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As you may know or have read in one of my superfoods articles, berries are very good for your health. But which are the best berries and how exactly do they benefit your health?

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10 motivators and tips on how to stop sugar addiction

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I still eat too much sugar. As I mentioned in my post on the changes I need to make to help with anti-aging,  it’s one habit I will still need to beat. I don’t have to lose the kilos but I just sense that it is making me unhealthy as it is: draining my energy [...]

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Which changes do you need to make to help you with anti-aging?

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As I recently wrote in my post on keeping the weight off, I have no problem (so far) to keep the weight off and stay slim. However, this does not mean that all my (eating) habits are healthy and conducive to anti-aging.

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Natural energizer: coconut water

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As I get older I focus more and more on my health. As you may have read in my recent post, how I keep the weight off, I avoid soft drinks and tend to drink healthier options like herbal teas and green tea. However, I do miss a good rehydrating drink when doing sports, which [...]

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10 healthy habits to keep the weight off

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Although I’m over 40 I have not gained a lot of weight as many older women do. In fact, I weigh less than when I was 25. This is despite the fact that I eat whatever I like, I’m never on a diet and do have a sweet tooth. Many people around me feel that [...]

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Glycemic Index – What Is It and How Can It Help You Select the Right Foods?

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We all know that eating too many carbohydrates or sugars is not healthy. But how to determine which carbohydrates we can eat and which we should avoid? Here is where the glycemic index can help. What is the glycemic index? The glycemic index, also referred to as GI, is a measure of the how fast [...]

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