We all know that eating healthy foods is good for the body and mind, but did you know that it’s also good for your oral health? It makes perfect sense, if you give it some thought, that everything we eat comes into contact with our mouths and more importantly, our…
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First thing’s first, have you ever heard of a plantain? If you’re like us, you probably heard of it on a cooking show, only to have the host whip out a banana that wasn’t quite a banana. Enter, the plantain. In this article, we’ll show you what the nutritional benefits…
Read MoreRetiring from professional sports can be a daunting – as well as – a confusing time. It can be particularly difficult if you’ve never really thought about a career outside sport. You’re about to enter a whole new world, try to conquer new mountains…but probably have no idea what world…
Read MoreArthritis is a frequently occurring health condition which involves chronic inflammation in your joints. It causes pain as well as damage to joints, bones in addition to other body parts depending on the type arthritis that you have. Osteoarthritis, which is a non-inflammatory disease, is the most common. Over 100…
Read MoreNutrition coaches assist people with building practices that lead to improved health, body composition, and/or performance. They work with the general population in order to facilitate the inclusion of healthy eating behaviours as well as empowering their clients to take responsibility for their own health. Nutrition coaches are mentors and…
Read MoreWhen it comes down to diets, they come and go. Choice in supplements, energy, foods and even water are all subject to change in the blink of an eye. One thing which has stayed constant, however, is that your diet needs to contain protein and water. While carbohydrates and fats…
Read MoreUnhealthy eating and poor exercise habits kill thousands of people aa year, often related to nutritional deficiencies and obesity. The cold hard truth is that the unhealthy, overly processed foods that we eat are killing us and it’s time to do something about it. A lot of the time, we…
Read MoreWe live in a fast-paced world and are looking for ways to eat our meals in a similar fashion. More often than none, this often results in poor nutrition unless we can find preprepared healthy meals. The convenience of ready-made meals has risen during the pandemic as people want to…
Read MoreRecently we’ve seen an increase in the consumption of plant-based nutrition, largely due to the health benefits and the positive impact on society and the environment. One of the most popular plan substitutes includes butter. Vegan, or plant-based, butter is a dairy-free version of the spread we know and love.…
Read MoreResearch has found that female athletes, more specifically those aged 13 and older, are unaware of the nutrition needed to stay healthy while training and competing. Poor nutrition, in turn, leads to low energy levels and poor performance – in addition to the health risks which come about as a…
Read MoreGarlic has been a pantry staple for centuries, providing some much needed to bland dishes. What many people may not know, is that garlic also has medicinal properties The Allicin found in garlic gives it antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Garlic is also packed with magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, thiamine, folate,…
Read MoreThe hustle and bustle of everyday life can leave us feeling stress and drained – in desperate need of some energy to keep going. Practising self-care, eating a healthy diet, maintain your weight and getting enough sleep all play an important part in making you feel like your best self.…
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