Most of us know that oats are delicious and provide a great amount of comfort in the cold winter months, but did you know that they are one of the healthiest grains you can eat1? Also known as Avena sativa, including oats in your diet can provide a host of health benefits. Let’s chat more […]
Read MoreWHY FUTURELIFE® IS THE SMART CHOICE FOR EVERY MUM
The pressure of being a mother can sometimes be overwhelming when you have so many decisions to make. From what to wear to what’s for dinner, you will need to make an of average 35 000 decisions daily. You already have so much on your plate, so when it comes to nutrition, your cereal choice […]
Read MoreEVERYTHING IN LIFE HAS CHANGED WHY HASN’T YOUR BREAD?
Nothing says home more than the smell of bread, wouldn’t you agree? Growing up bread made up many memorable meals for me. School lunchboxes always included some sort of sandwich and bread always made an appearance at birthday parties or school sporting events. Bread is also the perfect accompaniment when hosting friends and families. Think […]
Read MoreCOMPLETING YOUR MEAL WITH PROTEIN
A nutritionally complete meal will provide all macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats and PROTEIN) within International Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR). We are giving protein the recognition it deserves as an essential component of complete nutrition. In this article we will look at some protein basics; how much protein we should be getting in our diet, how […]
Read MoreCELEBRATE DESKFAST DAY WITH FUTURELIFE®
Are you the parent who is rushed to get the kids to school punctually and has no spare time to eat? Perhaps the snoozer who would rather enjoy an extra 10 minutes of sleep than use that time to eat at home. Maybe you’re the busy executive catching up on e-mails or preparing for meetings […]
Read MoreBENEFITS OF OMEGA-3
We have all heard of omega-3 and that it is healthy for us. But why? How does it benefit our health? Here I hope to shed some light on why it is so important to include this fat in your diet. . . Omega-3 Fatty Acids are known to have multiple health benefits. The human […]
Read MoreHOW TO ENJOY DAIRY IF YOU ARE LACTOSE INTOLERANT
If you suffer from lactose intolerance you’ll know that feeling of watching everyone else around you merrily eating a large bowl of ice cream. You sit there trying not envy them and convince yourself that your self-discipline will pay off later when you don’t have to endure the awful side effects of consuming lactose. WHAT […]
Read MoreQUICK, EASY AND HEALTHY DESSERTS
If you just need something sweet after dinner, nothing fancy, just something to satisfy your sweet tooth and stop it from nagging you, but now your finding it tricky to stick to a small treat. This is for you… Let’s be honest: Anything that seriously satisfies our sweet tooth isn’t going to be the epitome of a healthy meal. […]
Read MoreSECRET INGREDIENTS IN BAKED GOOD(NES)S
The dreaded sweet tooth strikes again. Most of us know sugar isn’t the healthiest food item alone, but the risks go way beyond a sugar crash. Artificial sweeteners can sometimes add even more calories to a meal. Desserts, snacks, muffins and cakes can still be filled with healthy goodness if you add some special ingredients and remove some […]
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