10 Sep
Health

Top 7 Foods that Improve your Memory

Having a great memory is a huge advantage at any age. Imagine how much smarter you’d be if you remembered everything you read, everything people told you and all the information you garnered from the TV and Internet. You’d be the human Google!

Now you can eat your way to a good memory. By providing your brain with all the foods it needs to function optimally, you can improve your memory significantly. Read on for the list of the top 7 foods that can improve your memory!

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23 Jul
Health

Rooting for Ginger

Ginger is a wonder root with a delightfully spicy zing and a ton of really amazing health benefits. You can eat freshly cut ginger in stir-fries, stews or noodles or in salads and fruit salads. You can even use ginger as a preventative measure to a wide range of ailments by including it in your meals or making a ginger tea. Read on to find out ways in which ginger can make your life better!

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05 Jul
General

Gluten Free Living

Traditionally, a gluten-free diet was reserved for sufferers of celiac disease; a genetic autoimmune disorder in which abnormal antibodies are triggered by the presence of gluten. These antibodies attack and damage the walls of the small intestine. Celiac disease can be diagnosed through testing, although about 80-90% of cases go undiagnosed. Now evidence exists for a new kind of intolerance for gluten called gluten insensitivity.

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25 Jun
General

The ‘Dirty Dozen’ and other perilous fresh produce to avoid

Insecticides and artificial fertilizers are ubiquitous and the high volume of toxic substances in our food and water is beginning to have a devastating effect on our health. One of the highest concentrations of pesticide residue is found in the fresh fruit and vegetables we consume every day. Read on for which foods made the naughty and nice lists for pesticide residue!

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The benefits of superfoods
11 Jun
Health, Healthy Eating

The Benefits of Superfoods

Superfoods are whole, natural foods like brightly colored vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and aromatic herbs and spices. What classifies these foods as ‘Super’ is their unbelievable resume of health benefits. Their positive effects on the body and their ability to prevent disease are legion. Although the list of superfoods is long, we are going to take a look at a few that top the pops for us and that you can easily incorporate into your daily diet.

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