A lesser known type of starch, referred to as resistant starch, is far more beneficial to our health than “normal” starch. (Resistant starch = resistant to digestion.) Starch is digested and absorbed in the small intestines. It is broken down quickly during the digestive process, resulting in a large rise
One often overhears somebody saying “I cannot help having a high cholesterol level (or being overweight or diabetic), it is in my genes.” Is it true that we inherit these “bad” genes from our parents? Would genetic screening (“testing”) identify these “bad” genes? If we did indeed inherit these
Gluten and wheat intolerant? Yearning for the wonderful (but forbidden) taste and smell of freshly baked bread? Why not try the sourdough option, as some people with intolerance to commercial breads (either to the yeast or the wheat or both) may not have the same sensitivities to sourdough bread. Only
Introduction Most mothers-to-be are well aware of the added responsibility to eat healthy food and be healthy during pregnancy, for their sake and for the sake of the baby. Many mothers however, may not be aware that the baby’s brain development has specific nutritional needs during different stages of pregnancy.
The amount of refined and processed sugar that children consume annually has become a major concern internationally. Studies indicate that many kids eat their bodyweight in sugar annually. In South Africa young kids eat an average of 8 teaspoons of sugar a day, way above the recommended 3 teaspoons. The
B(anting) or no to B(anting)? Low fat or low carbs? The list of diets that claims to work goes on and on. It is all rather confusing. There are so many foods to avoid. In desperation you ask yourself: What should we really be eating? What should be on our
It’s well-established that your diet can significantly help reduce the risk of developing cancer. Growing evidence from recent studies shows that eating the right kind of foods plays an important part in helping to prevent breast cancer. CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES: Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, garlic, onions, leeks, cabbage and red cabbage
What is fibre in food? Dietary fibre is mostly made up of the indigestible parts of plants, which pass relatively unchanged through our digestive system (stomach and intestines). Fibre is essential to keep the digestive system healthy. Food such as fish, meat and dairy products do not contain any fibre.
There are few things as refreshing as an ice cold drink on a hot day. But is it really as good for you as it feels? Sugar, like alcohol and cocaine, activates the brain’s reward area, causing the nerve cells to release dopamine, which in turn leads to the feeling
Recent studies have shown that most adults get 10% or more of their daily calories from added sugar. However, in many this can increase to above 25% of their daily calorie intake. On average in the US the daily consumption of added sugar equates to about 22 teaspoons. The rise
