Still, sparkling, mineral, tap, filtered... what's your choice?
In our home you will not find any soft drinks. Our liquid diet at home consists of almond milk, teas, the occasional coffee and water....
MY OWN EXPERIENCE WITH HELICOBACTER
Several months ago, a random blood test revealed that I have an helicobacter pylori infection. Imagine my surprise, especially when I...
Dietary fact: fat or fiction?
I know I’ve written about this subject previously and you’ll have to excuse me for banging on about this issue again but it seems that...
Sugar-Free Candy and Type 1 Diabetes
There are always questions asked as to do and don’t relating to a diabetic diet. Diabetes is very complex and as such, it is very natural...
The connection - Stress and ab-flab
In case you ever wondered why our fat (especially for men) seem to congregate in and around our belly region this blog entry is for you....
Probiotics versus prebiotics
While they sound very similar and are often confused, prebiotics and probiotics are not the same, although they both help to enhance the...
Probiotics not just with antibiotics
From my experience, I know that most of you who have heard about probiotics, it was likely associated with taking them when your doctor...
Super foods from a super foodie
I’ve been asked by Naomi Buff from Naomi’s kitchen to review her superfood blends. I would start at the end and tell you that I’m giving...
Iron deficiency in menopausal women
The most common deficiency associated with menopause is of the hormone oestrogen, however studies have shown that women going through...
The number one rule when eating fruit
Contemporary science would have you think that fruit can be eaten at any time and it can be eaten along with other foods, that is because...