Health Benefits of Exercise
E X E R C I S E. It really can improve your heath on so many levels. Sure, it can make you making you fitter and stronger, but it has a massive impact on your overall health and longevity too. Taking part in regular exercise improves your heart health, brain health, muscle health, bone […]
Read moreGreen Tea Vs Black Tea
Tea is one of the most, if not the most, popular beverages in the world. It’s been consumed by millions, maybe even billions of people worldwide for thousands of years. It has been shown to have heaps of health benefits which are thought to be related to tea’s antioxidant properties. These antioxidant properties come from […]
Read moreMeditation not your thing? Here’s 9 Other Ways to Beat Stress
Meditation is the key to taking your wellness up to the next level. For the health of your entire mind-body-spirit it is essential. It’s an absolute must-do to beat infamous health-buster, stress. Practicing daily meditation is an excellent way to improve your health and overall well-being. Meditation is great for relieving stress as well as […]
Read more[ T U R M E R I C ] – Is it Really a Miracle Spice?
Turmeric is a rhizome that grows under the ground, like ginger. It is bright orange in colour and is used in many foods, especially in traditional Southeast Asian curries (yum!). You can find dried turmeric powder living in the spice aisle of pretty much every supermarket. Sometimes in specialty grocers you can find the fresh […]
Read moreNeed a Mood Boost? Eat This.
I’m not blowing anyone’s mind when I say that the food we eat has a big impact on how we feel, right? Mental health and brain health is complex. Just like the foods we eat and the way our bodies interact with those foods. The exact mechanisms of how food and nutrition help are unknown […]
Read moreHow to lift – The essential guide
We have all seen the people at the gym trying to lift heavier every week, straining at the weights, veins popping, eyes bulging, and they never seem to make any progress. Then there are the people that walk in, do their warm up, and make their workouts look as smooth as silk, and they’re done […]
Read moreHealthy Fats and Dangerous Fats
All fats are NOT created equal! Fat is one of “The Big Three” critical macronutrients; along with protein and carbohydrates. Some fats are super-health-boosting; and, others are super-health-busting. Health-building fats support so many things like your brain, hormones, immune system, heart health, and moods. Health-busting fats pretty much do the opposite for you brain, hormones, […]
Read more5 Natural Ways to Deal with Bloating
Do you ever feel a little ‘too full’ in the tummy after eating a meal? Maybe a bit ‘gassy’? How many ‘food babies’ do you think you have carried? (hehe) Up to 25-30% of people experience bloating regularly so it is pretty common. It happens when your body has trouble digesting. The symptoms can come […]
Read moreThe Secret Formula To Weight Loss (That’s totally not a secret)
> THE SECRET FORMULA! < (That’s totally not a secret) Let’s talk about energy balance, and how it will affect your results if losing, gaining, or maintaining weight is your goal. (Protip: That’s everyone) The amount of energy we “burn” everyday is known as TDEE, Total Daily Energy Expenditure. We refer to it in calories […]
Read moreSalt: The Delicious Health-Buster (And What to Use Instead)
There are heaps of different kinds of salt: pink, iodized, kosher, sea, just to name a few. Salt can come from either salt mines in the ground, or from evaporating the water out of salt water. What they all have in common is that infamous mineral that I’m going to talk about below: sodium. In […]
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