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What are the Nutritional Benefits of Duck Eggs?
You have probably heard that eggs are a great and inexpensive way to take in high-quality protein and vitamins. Eggs are a standard item in most shopping carts and can be used in a variety of ways in many dishes, but have you thought about the animal that they come…
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What are the nutritional benefits of cashew nuts?
Nuts are always a great option when it comes to a healthy snack, and the humble cashew is no different. Cashews can be eaten as a snack, added to a variety of dishes, such as curries, and even used in vegan dishes as a dairy replacement to create a creamy…
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All You Need to Know About Figs
Bright, juicy, and fresh, figs are a popular snack and versatile cooking ingredient. Fresh or dried, they are always tasty, but have you ever wondered about the benefits they can have for your health? Well, apart from being delicious figs are packed with health benefits and essential nutrients! What Are…
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How can good nutrition help with mental health?
Eating a healthy and balanced diet is something that we associate with our bodily health. However, what we often overlook is how important it is to put effort into our mental health and stability. Having a healthy mind is just as important as being physically fit, but unfortunately, we usually…
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Why do people practise intermittent fasting?
Many religions practise fasting at certain times of the year as a spiritual and physical cleanse. But the question is, what is intermittent fasting and how does it work? Have you ever eaten your breakfast late or only eaten twice a day? Then you were following an intermittent fasting pattern,…
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Five reasons to add flaxseed to your diet
Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is the seed of the flax plant, which is used for linen, linseed oil and as a food source. It is incredibly good for you and this means that you should really consider including it as part of your diet. Inflammation Flaxseed contains a cornucopia…
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What Food Should You Include in your Diet as you Age?
As we get older, many of us turn to various ‘anti-ageing’ creams, supplements, and pills but there is not much, if any, evidence that any of these can truly make a difference in stopping the signs of ageing. In truth, the best way to feel better about getting older is…
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What is a good balanced diet for women?
Everyone needs to consume three major sources of energy, in their diet, daily: carbohydrates, protein and fat. Of these, carbohydrates should form the main source of total energy (45-65%), then fat (15-30%) and lastly protein (10-35%). Don’t forget about vitamins and minerals – they are also necessary for a healthy…
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What is a Paleo diet?
Have you ever heard people speak about the Paleolithic era? That was the era when our ancestors still hunted and gathered fruits and vegetables from their surroundings; the time before agriculture and livestock. Our ancestors were also much more active then and they lived in a much harsher environment. The…
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Why a Mediterranean diet is better than other diets
What do the Italians, Greeks, Spaniards and Frenchmen all have in common? They all follow a similar diet, called the Mediterranean diet, which emphasises healthy fats found in, e.g., olive oil, nuts and seeds. They also eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, bean and whole grains; and moderate amounts of fish,…
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What are the principles of a keto diet?
The ketogenic diet (or keto diet) was originally devised to treat children with severe epilepsy. Because of its restrictive nature, these children need to see a registered dietitian regularly to check compliance, proper growth and seizure symptoms. Ketogenic diets focus on meat, fish, eggs, dairy fat (including butter, cream and…
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