With watermelon season nearly upon us, it’s time to acknowledge and share the numerous benefits of this incredible fruit. Known as 'Citrullus lanatus' from the Cucurbitaceae family and originating in the southern parts of Africa, over time, people have debated whether it is actually a fruit or ...
READ MORE +Have you ever found yourself trapped in the vicious cycle of addiction, desperately wanting to break free but feeling overwhelmed by the daunting task of detoxification? You're not alone. Countless individuals have walked the same path, battling the physical and emotional turmoil that comes with ...
READ MORE +The cold weather is still lingering on! Make sure you don’t allow viruses or bacteria to affect you too much, let alone your growing, and developing kids. They can easily get really congested with that mucky mucus! When you do notice sniffling, sneezing or shivering going on, get a hold of the ...
READ MORE +Juicing is a habit that can change your quality of life. Learn everything you need to know to start making your own delicious, cold-pressed juices from home! Our lives can get so busy that we let our nutrition take a hit. Coffee for breakfast and rushed drive-through lunches leave our bodies ...
READ MORE +Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the contents of the stomach back up into the food pipe or oesophagus. Heartburn, trouble swallowing, and chest discomfort are a few of the symptoms. GERD affects around 20% of the population. However, the good news is that there are a variety of ...
READ MORE +If you’ve gone slightly overboard, the hangover the next day can make you question whether it was worth it at all! But rest assured, the headaches and nausea can be alleviated simply by the food choices you make during the day. These 5 foods can help you ease a hangover, or avoid one altogether, 5 ...
READ MORE +Have you ever suffered from bouts of stomach cramping and bloating but never understood where it comes from or why it’s happening? Well the answer could lie within the food that you eat on a day-to-day basis. Many foods are high in something called FODMAP which is responsible for many of the ...
READ MORE +Summer's well underway and with it always comes a few muggy humid days in the season, causing us to feel a little tired and overwhelmed at times. Therefore, it's really important to stay hydrated. It is not necessary to be thirsty to drink fluids, as this is a sign that indicates the first onset of ...
READ MORE +There is no overstating how important hydration is. For context, most living organisms can last longer without food than without water. The average human can only survive 3 days without water but may be able to go up to 21 days without food. Research has shown that the human body contains over 70% ...
READ MORE +There is nothing better than cooling off in summer with a little sangria. This drink is huge part of Spanish gastronomic heritage, and is sweet, refreshing and versatile. It is important to know that sangria requires a maceration time of 2-3 hours outside of the refrigerator so that the flavours ...
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