BENEFITS OF PROTEIN The benefits of breakfast have been well documented. The guidelines of what constitutes a healthy, high – quality breakfast differs from person to person. A study by Giovannini et al. who drew up guidelines for what a high-quality breakfast should include stated that grains (namely whole grain), fruit and a good quality […]
Read MoreCHOOSING YOUR STAPLE: NOT ALL BREADS ARE EQUAL
Bread is a staple food in many parts of the world. Surely a food that we eat so often should offer us a lot more than just carbohydrates and energy nutritionally? Surely you would want to know that you are packing more into your child’s lunchbox (or your own for that matter)? Everything in life […]
Read MoreEveryday Healthy Eating For Active Families
While what you eat before, during and after your sport is very important, a healthy, balanced diet, providing sufficient energy to fuel your training, as well as sufficient macronutrients (carbs, protein and fats) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) should be a high priority for every sporty person. Such a diet will help you and your […]
Read More8 QUICK AND EASY HEALTHY LUNCHES FOR THE ONE ON THE ROAD, IN THE OFFICE AND RUNNING AFTER THE KIDS
With a busy day, lunch can be just as inconvenient to prepare as to eat. You’re probably starving but don’t have the time to prepare anything or you forgot about that grumbling stomach because you’re too busy working or running around. Here are 8 tips to make life easier for you when it comes to […]
Read More7 Health Rules Applicable From 1 to 85 Years of Age
Even though someone who is 12 looks very different from someone who is 75, essentially there are still some common attributes shared by individuals from all ages. Everyone has a unique tongue print, just like fingerprints1; neurons continue to grow throughout human life2; and the acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve razorblades2. With […]
Read MoreADD/ADHD – Is Your Child Really At Risk and How Can You Help?
At one time or another most healthy children show symptoms such as distractibility, impulsivity and hyperactivity – these are all considered normal behaviour of young children. It’s quite normal for young children to have short attention spans and to be unable to keep busy with one activity for long. Young children are naturally full of […]
Read MoreAm I Allergic or Just Intolerant?
A physical reaction to certain food is very common. You may feel bloated sometimes when you drink milk and this feeling is often thought to be a food allergy rather than a food intolerance. The symptoms can be similar but it is important to be able to differentiate between the two and not be confused. […]
Read MoreFamily Menu Makeovers
We consume at least 1000 main meals per year. And hopefully most of them are with the rest of your family, which means you have at least a 1000 chances each year to enjoy a meal or give food the opportunity to contribute to your health. Maybe if you think about this it will make […]
Read MoreThe Art of Planning Lunchboxes
INTRODUCTION Planning takes time and time is something nobody tends to have these days. So you can either plan by spending a little time to save time later, or you can waste time by not planning. Knowing what to do before you start doing something can surely guarantee that you will end up with better […]
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