It is hard to resist the instant gratification of a sweet tooth when all kinds of sweet temptations are readily available. Unfortunately, too much of a good (sweet) thing can be bad for the body’s chemistry. Harvard Medical School talks about “the sweet danger of sugar” when referring to the
Full of delicious flavour and packed with nutrients, avocados are truly one of nature’s super fruits. In addition, it is a fast food that is cholesterol free and can be enjoyed on its own or to enhance the taste and texture of a wide variety of meals. Less appetizing, however,
The Mediterranean diet is not a diet in the traditional sense of the word (short term weight loss), but is based on a lifelong eating pattern that was historically followed in countries around the Mediterranean Sea, such as Spain, Greece, and Southern Italy. The Mediterranean diet is widely regarded as
There are quite different perceptions of the meaning of the word “diet.” To most people it means going on a specific eating regime for a specific purpose, such as weight loss, or to better manage diabetes. To others diet has a general meaning, as defined in the Cambridge dictionary: “The
The human gut (gastrointestinal tract) can be viewed as the petrol tank of the body, supplying the body with fuel (nutrients and energy). Like the rest of the body, your brain is always switched on and needs a constant supply of fuel, which comes from the food we eat. The
Coffee is the second most popular drink in the world, after water. People drink coffee for the taste and the boost provided by the caffeine. Although coffee drinkers usually don’t consciously think or care whether it is healthy or not, coffee has over time become a subject of medical research
Legumes make up a large variety of foods and refers to plants which develop their seeds in pods. Legumes come in different varieties, with even peanuts and soybeans forming part of the legume family. The varieties of legumes which have dry, edible seeds within a pod are known as pulses.
Food intolerance – a digestive system response – and food allergies – an immune system response – are quite different from other adverse gut related conditions, such as food poisoning that results from spoiled or tainted food, which usually affects all people eating the same food. Food allergies: When
Persistent chronic inflammation has been linked to many major diseases, including heart diseases, diabetes, depression, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer. A growing number of studies that have shown that certain foods can fuel inflammation, while other foods can be a powerful tool to combat inflammation. Inflammation is an intricate chemical
Brussels sprouts and broccoli are reputably the most unpopular cousins of the cruciferous vegetable family. In terms of taste these two cousins may not be everybody’s favourite, but they are filled with large amounts of nutrients, with few calories. Brussels sprouts and broccoli are among the 20 most nutritious foods
