All posts tagged: nutrition

[Recipe] Detox your body

How many of us actually know what a detox is? We all use the word but none of us actually know exactly how to detox. Most people think a detox is when you only drink 100% fruit juice and liquidize any meals you might want to eat if the “Juice-only” diet is not enough. This

Boost your health with this delicious Apple, Pear and Cherry drink

If you feel you are in need of some Vitamin A, B, C and E. Give this recipe a try and fuel your entire body! This drink will help in the fight against aging, improve collagen production for better skin, strengthen bones and muscles, strengthen your immune system and improve digestive system. This recipe makes

[Recipe] Rice noodles with sweet and spicy shrimp

We all love to spice up our menus every now and again. This delicious low-calorie dish is perfect for a summer dinner. This recipe serves four and each serving is about 300 calories Ingredients: 1 tbsp rice vinegar 2 1/2 tsp honey 1 tbsp chili paste 1 tbsp lower-sodium soy sauce 340g peeled and deveined

The long term effects of fast food

We all know that fast food is bad for us but still we can’t seem to resist the urge to buy it. And every time we do, we have some type of excuse “I needed a quick fix” “ I was late” “It’s ok, I didn’t upsize my meal”. None of these excuses are valid

[Recipe] Fat flush water

There are numerous variations of this delicious drink. It is also featured on the “Biggest Loser”. Tangerine helps stabilize blood sugar, stimulates genes and increases your body’s sensitivity to insulin. Peppermint will aid better digestion where cucumber will help with water retention and will make you feel less bloated. Grapefruit are packed with Vitamin C

How water ends up in your sink

Something we have taken for granted over decades is water. We are so fortunate to be able to open a tap and we have instant, clean and disease free water. Did you know that over 345 million people in the world do not have access to clean water. 3,4 million of those people die each

(Recipe) Stress Relieving Drink

  We live in a very fast paced and stressful world. Making your own juice from fruit and veg will benefit your general health and keep you full of energy. Juicing your fruit and veg does not mean you are making a smoothie. When making this type of juice you will need a de-juicer, which

(Recipe) Apple and Vinegar Detox Drink

                        Start your day with this drink. It will help detox the body getting rid of toxins. The benefits of this drink will include: Balance high cholesterol Reduce signs of sinus infections and sore throats Fight allergies Prevent muscle fatigue Strengthen immune system Increase

5 Most common types of cancer

The number of people diagnosed with cancer is growing each year. Not just the elderly but also cancer in small children, young adults and middle aged individuals. This is why we all need to start looking after ourselves and NEVER think that you are immune to cancer! Individuals with a family history of cancer is

History’s most influential mustaches

And here we are.. another year is almost at its end and the holidays are creeping closer. But before we get all relaxed we have one last important thing to do… It’s almost “Movember”, yes, I mean Mo-vember. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about Movember is a movement to