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Reduce Yout Risk of Dementia And Chronic Disease With The Mediterranean Diet

Posted by Lynda on June 13th, 2014 (Uncategorized)

So from a dietary perspective what can we do to reduce our risk of dementia or at least slow down the rate of decline? Scientific research  including a recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that following a “Mediterranean Diet’ offered protective effects against cognitive decline in older individuals  because it […]

Reducing Inflammation The Natural Way

Posted by Lynda on May 26th, 2014 (Uncategorized)

Arthritis, diabetes, obesity and cancer are classified as inflammatory conditions. Including certain foods and limiting others can help you to better manage or prevent these conditions. What can you do? Maintain a healthy weight appropriate for your height A BMI between 18.5 – 25 is considered a normal weight range. The size of your waist […]

We all know we shouldn’t eat too much sugar but do we really need to give it up completely?

Posted by Alexander on February 20th, 2014 (Diet, Good Foods, Health, Nutrition, Uncategorized)

Sugar has been blamed for a worldwide obesity epidemic. Weight gain is caused by eating more energy (or kilojoules) than is used up in physical activity. So to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, the focus needs to be on eating fewer kilojoules (including watching portion sizes) and moving more. Studies have shown that a […]

Are you having lunch today?

Posted by Alexander on November 7th, 2013 (Uncategorized)

  Eating lunch at your desk again today? A recent survey has indicated that 3.8 million Australians do not take a lunch break! So take back your lunch time and step away from that desk! Eating out of the office is not only good for your diet, but your mental health and productivity too. Have […]

Make the Swap!

Posted by Alexander on October 24th, 2013 (Diet, Fact Sheets, Health, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Weight Loss)

Simple life hacks for a healthier life 🙂   Instead of: Try: Using lots of oil so your food doesn’t stick to the pan Investing in some non stick cookware. That way you don’t have to add any oil at all! Adding salt when cooking Using lots of herbs and spices to keep you sodium […]

The Googy Egg Test

Posted by Alexander on September 26th, 2013 (Diet, Fact Sheets, Good Foods, Health, Healthy Recipes, Nutrition, Uncategorized)

It was once thought that eating cholesterol in foods (i.e. eggs) led to raised levels of cholesterol in your blood – or more particularly the ‘bad’ cholesterol that clogs your arteries and increases your risk of heart attacks. It is now known however, for most people, eating cholesterol actually has little effect on blood cholesterol. […]

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