Some foods activate our metabolism, some foods slow us down, some nourish our kidneys, others our heart or liver. So when I come up with a new recipe I usually try and add as many ingredients that are closest to their natural form and that are rich in vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants and ultimately have a positive impact on our bodies.

Detoxification programs are many and varied and trying to decide which one is the most suitable for you, let alone embarking on it, can be a daunting prospect. So here is the lowdown on your detoxifying options.

It is hard to imagine a substance as simple as sugar can cause such complex health conditions.  There are many forms of sugar on the market today ranging from artificial sugars such as aspartame (the most deadly of all) to standard cane sugar.  We just love that sweet flavor. We show our love with sugar […]

We now know the underlying cause of metabolic syndrome and diabetes and that they are lifestyle diseases. But we persist in treating them with drugs and giving these people lifestyle advice when it is already progressed after years of damage. The only difference between diabetes and prediabetes is really an arbitrary number. On one side […]

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Foods rich in flavonoids, like berries and chocolate, reduce your risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease.

Dark roasted coffee beans have more antioxidant power.

Horses appear to be succumbing to the obesity epidemic.

An ingredient of Birch bark lowers cholesterol, prevents obesity, and improves insulin sensitivity.

With knowledge of wholefood nutrition, we can learn to fulfil our individual dietary needs and maintain good health and wellbeing.

A large number of Australian men have high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol, smoke and/or drink too much, are overweight and don’t exercise regularly, increasing their risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. Although 57 percent of people now use some form of alternative medicine, findings have been similar to that for allopathic medicine with natural health practitioners observing that, for the most part, it’s women who seem more proactive about their health. But, gradually more men are realising the need to take care of their bodies and minds. Taking a natural health perspective when it comes to men’s health is a beneficial choice.

Eating a Mediterranean style diet helps you think more clearly as you age.