All posts tagged: wellness

Red or White? What is the better wine choice?

Red wine, as a health improver, has been studied for many years. Findings have been, that drinking appropriate amounts of red wine can actually promote a longer life span, reduce development of heart disease and in some cases even help prevent cancer. Even though none of the above has been proven medically, we do know

The benefits of Vitamin B Complex

Vitamin B Complex consists of 8 B Vitamins. All 8 of these vitamins play an important role in the body and will help boost your overall well being. To explain this better, I will discuss each B vitamin on its own. B1 Thiamine – helps the body to make new cells. It also helps reduce

[Recipe] Egyptian Koshari

This dish originated in India before British colonization. It was then made with only lentils and rice. Pasta was added after the British took the dish to their home country as it was an inexpensive dish, yet very filling. The Egyptians took this dish and improved it to what it is today. Koshari is a

[Recipe] Spicy Courgette Pittas

This delicious recipe is quick and easy to prepare. This recipe yields 1 serving. Ingredients 1 courgette or cucumber, trimmed and thinly sliced lengthways 2 tsp Harissa paste 2 tsp Olive oil Small handful broad beans (fresh or frozen) 2 tbsp Houmous 1 Spring onion, finely sliced 1 tsp Tahini paste Small garlic clove, crushed

How exercise can improve your health

Have you ever realized that the first thing a GP normally tells you to change is your lifestyle? The reason they do this is because it is ABSOLUTELY TRUE. They are not trying to fool you, they are actually giving you the best advise ever. By improving our lifestyles we can drastically improve our health

[Recipe] Bocconcini and Basil Turkish Pizza

This delicious pizza recipe is easy to prep and serves 4. Ingredients: 400g Turkish Bread, halved horizontally 2/3cup (170g) Tomato passata (tomato puree) or tomato pasta sauce 210g Bocconcini, torn (you can also use mozzarella) Basil leaves, to serve Method: Preheat the oven’s grill to 230ºC. Place the Turkish bread cut-side up on a baking

The Truth About Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is a serious issue in the world of cancer. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined. One person dies of melanoma every hour (every 54 minutes). On average, a person’s risk for melanoma doubles if he or she

[Recipe] Pumpkin & Pearl Couscous Tagine

This delicious vegetarian recipe is can be completed in 45 minutes and yields 4 servings. Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 1 Red onion, halved, thinly sliced 3 Garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp finely grated fresh Ginger 1 tbsp Ras el hanout/ Garam Masala 1 Cinnamon stick 55g (1/3 cup) Currants 400g can

Understanding diets

These days it feels like around every corner there is a new diet, each claiming to be newer, better and more improved than any other diet that previously existed. Something we should all realize is that not every diet will work for you. Choosing a diet is more complicated than we might think. There are

[Recipe] Chicken Tikka Wraps

This delicious recipe is easy to prepare and prepared at work if you have a microwave. This recipe makes 4 snack size servings. Ingredients: ¼ Cucumber, halved and sliced ¼ Lettuce, shredded 2 Spring onion, sliced Handful mint leaves, torn 4 plain small naan bread 140g pack cooked chicken tikka pieces Natural yogurt to serve