We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there. We are constantly tempted to fill up on convenience and junk food. Most …
Vitamins and mineral supplements are a good way to supply your body with nutrients that you might not be getting from your diet. Go down any vitamin aisle in a pharmacy, supermarket, or health food store. The first thing you will see is all the ‘natural’ supplements and vitamin complex tablets that all claim to …
As a business owner, you tend to look after your business like its your baby. After all it is your baby – you did conceive your business, nurtured it probably before it launched, then gave birth to it by sharing the news with the world, and then worked night and day to watch this business …
There’s no easier way to add a dose of nutrition to your day than by crunching on a tasty apple. You probably first experienced its delightful flavour as a baby, when you first had apples during weaning. And now, whether it’s a Granny Smith, a Gala, or a Red Delicious, you think of apples as …
When you’re stressed out, the foods that you’re turning to are most likely going to be traditional ‘comfort’ foods – think big meals, take-out, fatty foods, sweet foods, and alcohol. Let’s face it – we’ve all found some comfort in a tasty meal and a bottle of beer or glass of wine when we’ve been …
Many of us make health-related resolutions, such as to lose weight, stop smoking or join the local gym. While it is common to set high goals, experts say that setting smaller goals could do more for our health. “Small steps are achievable and are easier to fit into your daily routine,” says James O. Hill, …
You wear a tech based watch to tell you how many beats per minute your heart is pumping. Before science used the pulse to check your heart and the number of beats, Ayurveda used the pulse to diagnose and assess the health of your body. The pulse, according to Ayurveda gives you the full knowledge …
If you are diabetic, have gestational diabetes, or are at risk for developing diabetes, you should be interested in the glycemic index. I am going to simplify for you what it is and how it differs from the glycemic load. The glycemic index is a ranking of carbohydrates based on their immediate effect on blood …
Ayurveda is medicine that originates from India. Ayu in Sanskrit means life and Veda means knowledge. Therefore it is considered to be the total knowledge of life including health and wellbeing. With that said, Ayurveda is based on the five elements of space, air, fire, water, and earth. In turn, these five elements come together …
It’s no secret that antioxidants are incredibly beneficial to good health. It’s believed the antioxidants in food can help prevent cancer, reverse or slow ageing, enhance your immune system, increase your energy and improve heart and other organ health. Given all we know about antioxidants and their beneficial properties, it’s amazing more people don’t get …
