It’s Time to Ditch the Diet
How many times have you eaten badly and said, ‘Okay, my diet starts Monday’? I’m sure, too many times. Did you actually manage to lose weight? If you did lose some weight, did you manage to keep it off? Did … Continued
Sugar is Sugar – no matter the type
I’m not sure about you, but I for one have a sweet tooth. So much in fact, that I need to avoid it most days so it doesn’t become a habit. For many people, having something sweet is a craving … Continued
10 Common Diet Myths That May Surprise You
How many times have you heard about a new health or diet trend being advertised and felt compelled to try it? These diet trends use all the right medical jargon to make it seem legitimate, and seem to make sense … Continued
What’s the Hype around Charcoal Supplements?
Charcoal supplements or activated charcoal refers to a fine and odourless black powder that is used to handle poison and drug overdoses in the ER. Charcoal contains toxic absorbent properties that come with a broad range of cosmetic and medicinal … Continued
Are Vegan Diets as Healthy as they Seem?
Am I a vegan? No. I don’t think I ever could be. It’s not that I couldn’t give up meat or animal products (although it would be hard), but more that I would be pretty malnourished if I did since … Continued
Are Organic Foods Really Better than Non-Organic?
Many of us assume that organically grown foods are more nutritious and healthier than standard crops. Some people also feel it’s an environmentally-friendly way of eating, as fewer chemicals are used in organic farming and intensive methods are rare. These … Continued
What is Fibre and Why is it Important for Health
You may recall growing up hearing your parents tell you to eat your greens, and that brown bread is healthy for you. You may have not been too happy with those requests, but you should know, they had good intentions. … Continued
Pros and Cons of Plant-Based Milk
Have you heard of plant-based milk? If you haven’t, it’s probably because you’ve heard it called by some other name. Some call it non-dairy milk. Others call it alternative milk. Some even call it nut milk or vegan milk. But … Continued
The A – K Vitamin Guide
Vitamin A Vitamin B Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin F Vitamin K I’m sure as a child you were told many times by your folks to eat your fruit and veggies to get in your daily vitamins. You … Continued
Functional Beverages and their Health Claims
Functional beverages are a fast-growing sector in the food and drink market. They are simple to store, convenient and usually come in vibrant or packaging. Although sometimes packaged in a way to show off as a “natural” or health product. … Continued