Top superfoods you should include in your diet
We step back in time and see which ‘superfoods’ our ancestors were using way back when and to see if we can share their knowledge…
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“You are what you eat” “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”
Think of your body as a well tuned car. What you put into your body determines the distance you can go and the quality of your journey. Optimum nutrition is about providing your body with a balance of great food to support good health.
Polyphenols: A Berry Good Choice!
Polyphenols are food bioactives that are abundant in our diet; found in raspberries, strawberries, peppermint, dark chocolate, apples, red wine, and blueberries to name just…
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Eating on the Run!
Eating on the run is one of the most underestimated no-no’s. But we all do it and with life being as busy as it is,…
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All About Sauerkraut
What is Sauerkraut? Sauerkraut is a type of fermented cabbage with major health benefits. Cabbage is usually the main ingredient because the leaves contain high…
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The nutritional properties of hemp
What is hemp? Hemp is the fibre of the cannabis plant, extracted from the stem and is used to make various practical products such as…
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Hot Smoked Salmon and Potato Salad
The perfect salad, for lunch or a healthy supper. Packed with salmon, radish and potatoes Difficulty: Easy to medium Prep time: 15 minutes + 15…
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Health benefits of coconuts
It’s small, round, hairy and tropical, have you guessed what it is yet? It’s a coconut; the latest fruit that’s being branded as a must...
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Health & Nutrition Magazine Thrive releases Autumn issue.
Well, Autumn is here and Summer has long gone! Long Summer nights and al fresco eating are replaced with warming Autumn soups and berry crumbles!…
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Are you eating the right foods for HIIT training?
HIIT, it’s the buzzword that I hear lurking around the gyms, everyday at the moment. But, what is it and how can you ensure that…
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Are you including enough magnesium in your diet?
Magnesium is often referred to as ‘nature’s tranquilizer’ due to its calming effect on the nervous system. ‘Eat your greens!’ You’ve probably heard this many…
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Eating the right foods for your age
Minimise bad habits – It’s time to re-check the food habits you may have adopted. In your 30s – Think about prevention What you do…
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I believe the future of medicine is nutrition
Why I’m studying Nutrition. GP Dr Laura Quinton believes that food is the key to many health issues that she sees daily in her surgery….
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