Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS / PCOD) is an endocrine (hormonal) disease which affects a woman’s ovulation and fertility. A key component of PCOS is that it causes insulin resistance, much like diabetes and weight gain. In turn, it can be complicated to choose the right foods and PCOS friendly ...
READ MORE +Kale, also called collard greens, borecole, or sprouts in the US, is a vegetable of the cruciferous family, like broccoli, and cabbage and is native to Asia. They fairly recently became very popular in the United States and are now found distributed in many parts of the world. Kale is crisp, and ...
READ MORE +If you're following a plant-based diet, or just trying to consume less meat overall, it can be tricky to find the best vegetarian versions of your favourite foods. Here are some great vegetarian brands that offer meat substitutes of all kinds in Vegetarian Brands: 6 Market Leaders Every Veggie ...
READ MORE +After having no issues, allergies or intolerances with food growing up, my body decided it didn’t like dairy back in the early summer of 2020. This was a considerable shock as I was asking myself “why now?” and, “why dairy?”, but I also faced a huge life change. It felt like dairy was in ...
READ MORE +Fruits and vegetables are among the richest sources of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. It has been recommended time and again that we consume seasonal fruits and vegetables to optimize our nutrient intake and savour these nutrient-rich powerhouses in their prime. Want to pinpoint the best foods ...
READ MORE +Broccoli not only possesses beauty in its appearance, it has the advantage of being packed with minerals, vitamins, and nutrients. It is part of the edible plant family named Brassica oleracea and is very closely related to the cruciferous family of vegetables which include kale and cabbage. There ...
READ MORE +There is so much information out there telling us what we need to put into our bodies. One of them on that long list is vitamin K. Vitamin K is pretty important for certain functions in our bodies such as blood clotting and also bone and heart health. Aye!...another thing we have to worry about ...
READ MORE +It’s important to have a varied, balanced diet in order to live a healthy life. Being informed on our nutrition needs, allows us to fulfil this, no matter the diet. This is especially important when transitioning into a vegan diet, as it can be hard to know exactly where to find that nutrition. So ...
READ MORE +It’s known knowledge that during our ‘lady days’ our bodies go through a lot of hormonal shifts. These periodical PMS changes are accompanied by some mood swings, aches and cramps as well. Unfortunately, we have no control over these changes, what we can do is prepare ourselves (mind and body) for ...
READ MORE +We’ve all been there, exchanging coins for a small breakfast bar and a fizzy drink. Enviously, and slightly resentfully ogling the vibrant salads and sandwiches of the people around us. How do they find the time every morning? The key is planning. This article will tell you about the key components ...
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