According to the World Health Organization eating at least 400g, or five portions, of fruits and vegetables per day reduces the risk of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and helps to ensure an adequate daily intake of dietary fibre. Unfortunately, cold weather can mean the risk of the flu or a cold. Eating plenty of vegetables and […]
Read MoreHOW DIET AFFECTS BLOOD PRESSURE
The 17th of May marks World Hypertension Day, a day earmarked for raising awareness about high blood pressure and encouraging individuals to have their blood pressure checked and adopt heart healthy lifestyles. But first we need to know what blood pressure is and why high blood pressure is so dangerous. WHAT IS BLOOD PRESSURE […]
Read MoreBENEFITS OF LOW GI PRODUCTS
Did you know that your blood glucose levels play an important role in how energized you feel? Low GI foods are broken down slowly into your system, providing a stable energy level over time. While the high GI foods cause a sudden spike in your blood glucose, leading to peaks in energy. Uncontrolled blood glucose levels disrupt […]
Read MoreENERGIZE ON-THE-GO THE RIGHT WAY
FUTURELIFE®, South Africa’s leading functional food brand, is launching a true innovation with first to retail technology: ENERGIZE with dual pouch technology and a resealable cap. ENERGIZE is a balanced powdered meal which is packaged with purified water. It offers various amazing benefits, making it so different from an energy drink, but rather a high […]
Read MoreWHAT MAKES FUTURELIFE® SMART OATS WITH ANCIENT GRAINS SMART
Oats has always been a popular choice in many South African homes. At FUTURELIFE® we offer you all the benefits of oats plus more with our FUTURELIFE® Smart Oats® and Ancient Grains. Here’s how we do it: THE MORE GRAINS THE BETTER FUTURELIFE® Smart Oats® and Ancient Grains is the first and only scientifically formulated […]
Read MoreSPRING CLEAN YOUR GROCERY CUPBOARD
Regardless of the season, its always a good idea to get rid of the clutter, the things that take up space and don’t make you feel good. When you think about spring cleaning, household junk or those items in your wardrobe that you haven’t worn for five years may pop to mind, but what about […]
Read MorePHYSICAL ACTIVITY CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH
One of the South African Food Based Dietary Guidelines is “be active”. The human body is built to move but we often disregard physical activity in our wellness goals. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines physical activity as “any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure”, the important part of the statement […]
Read MoreBENEFITS OF PROTEIN AT BREAKFAST
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 MoreAN EVOLVED GRANOLA BAR
Granola bars are so popular that they even have their own food holiday in the States. Yes, that is right- the 21st of January is National Granola Bar Day! A basic granola bar includes a grain, usually oats with fruits or nuts and something sticky to hold it together (like syrup or honey)1. Granola bars […]
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