Turmeric This spice is arguably the most powerful on Earth. It has been proven to help fight and potentially reverse disease thanks to it's healing compound curcumin. There have been thousands of studies done which reference curcumin and when it is compared to conventional medicine, its benefits often equal that of some pharmaceutical medicines! In fact, a number [...]
The Skinny on Fat After years of being afraid of it, turns out FAT can be your friend. GOOD fats will NOT make you fat, they can actually AID in weight loss! Your body needs it in order to function. Good fats can help you to absorb vitamins A, D, and E, and they are [...]
'I've got a gut feeling'...... There is more to this phrase than you may think. Dr Michael Gershon rediscovered a network of neurotransmitters in the gut that act in a similar way to ordinary neurons (like in the brain). He called this phenomenon ‘the second brain’ and explained that it controlled gut behaviour, dealing with [...]
Let's get one things straight. Carbs are NOT the enemy! They are perfect fuel source to get you through the day. Your brain takes up a lot of the energy you expend throughout the day, and carbs are it's primary fuel source. If you don't eat carbs (the right ones) you head will be fuzzy, [...]
Superfoods have garnered lots of buzz in the press over the past couple of years. The words may evoke images of food wearing a Superman cape. This range of foods certainly has the powers of Superman, but not a trace of Kryptonite in sight! So, what’s all the buzz about? Here’s my guide to Superfoods. [...]
What exactly is protein? Well in simple terms, protein is a macro-nutrient made up of amino acids. Amino acids are like lego blocks, essentially the building blocks for life. So they are necessary to build strong hair, good skin and nails, and the reason protein gets a lot of attention in the fitness world - it [...]
