"Low fat, No fat, Full cream, High calcium, High protein, Soy, Light, Skim, Omega 3, High calcium with Vitamin D and Folate or Extra dollop? Remember that ad on TV? When did milk become so confusing? When it comes to milk and dairy, there is so much conflicting advice out there that it makes it difficult to decide what to choose. Know the facts and then you can decide what is right for you. What are the different classifications of milk? Whole milk or Full cream/fat milk is aroun[...]
It’s officially 2021, and many of you may be thinking about your goals (both health-related, and otherwise) for this year. Especially if coronavirus de-railed your efforts last year. Accoding to Strava (the social network for athletes), most people ditch their newly minted new year’s resolutions by January 19, so let’s have a look at some tips to help you make the most of your goals this year. Make them convenient! Be realistic. Are you actually going to be able to do what you are pl[...]
Christmas is well and truly in reach, but that doesn't mean your health goals can't be! If you're worried about how to stay on track over the upcoming festive season, you've come to the right place. Below are a few of our top tips to try over the holiday period. Decorate your plate When filling your plate this Christmas, have the Christmas tree in mind. Put on your favourite carols and challenge your family and friends to ''decorate your plate'', whereby everyone has to fill their plate with as[...]
With the likes of Kombucha and other probiotic supplements popping up in every store flaunting their ‘good’ bacterial properties, there is no wondering why gut health has become a popular topic. Unfortunately, drinking a Kombucha once in a while is not going to fix all of our health woes, however, its increasing popularity has raised awareness for one of our most important organs; the gut. When it comes to gut health, you may have heard of the microbiome, prebiotics and probiotics, bu[...]