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
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
Time and tide waits for no man – and unfortunately the face is the first to reveal the passing of time, even when mutton dresses as lamb! The medical term “intrinsic aging” describes the natural aging process and our genes will dictate
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
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
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
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
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
The four tried and trusted pillars of a healthy lifestyle – move more, stress less, love more and eat well – may not always yield the desired results in weight management. To augment the eat well part of one’s lifestyle, some people
The use of coconut oil to replace other fat and oils in the diet seems to have become very popular amongst the health conscious, due to claims such as it is fat burning and assists with weight loss, also raising the good
