Nutrition

However well we want to eat, sometimes we have to just grab anything we can on the run or on the road, or whip up something quick and easy.

A handful of nuts each day can lead to a longer life.

Keep a watch for the feelings that spark the cravings for carbs and sweets. Be aware also that some medications can stimulate your appetite. Anti-depressants, other prescription drugs, non prescription medical drugs and recreational drugs can often stimulate you to eat things you would not normally eat. If this is what is happening you need to be aware of it and discuss it with your doctor whilst perhaps looking for natural alternatives which may not have the same effect. Of course recreational drugs should be eliminated if you are going to be conscious about your health.

This sunniest of fruits delivers many significant health benefits as well as being an essential ingredient in a wide range of cuisines.

There’s been a whole lot of talk in recent years about how sugar’s not great for you. It’s such a big field of discussion that we’ve included a special report about sugar and its impact on health in our recent issue, #146. I won’t go into detail on the bitter truth about the sweet stuff. […]

Adding some ritual to your food preparation actually enhances the taste of the food.

The cutlery that you eat with affects how you perceive the taste of your food.

If your vegetables know what time it is they could be healthier for you.

Through boosting energy and breaking down fat, carnitine is useful for everyone with a fitness focus.

A protein rich breakfast is the key to stopping unhealthy snacking later in the day.

Nutrition is important when it comes to caring for your hair. If you are colouring it, straightening it, perming it or using a hair dryer you also increase your chances of hair loss. From my experience, I have found, despite popular naturopathic belief that most hair loss comes from inside, that what we do on the outside affects hair loss even more. Air conditioning, chemicals in shampoos and hair products, hair dyes, gels, sprays etc. all take their toll. Yes, food and illnesses do affect hair loss but don’t blame it all on your ill health if you are using the above toxic substances.

A US study has found that every item of supermarket food tested contained levels of plastic contaminants.