Water. How much do we really need every day?
We are all aware that dehydration is extremely detrimental to our health, so is the eight glass rule per day 100% accurate and valid for all sizes and shapes of humans?
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Your immune system and what you can do to keep it strong
We have to take good care of our immune system in order for it to return the favour; immune system disorders or deficiencies can result in life-threatening diseases.
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Is activated charcoal really good for us? Or is it just a crazy fad?
There is a new craze darkening our diets as well as our beauty products; charcoal, or more specifically, activated charcoal is the new ‘must-have’ ingredient.
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The dietary differences between the east and west. Who has it right?
The Mediterranean diet has long been considered the optimal diet for good health. But can the eastern diet from Japan, China and India teach us a thing or two?
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Pumpkins are for life, not just for Halloween!
Take a look at the nutritional value of the mighty pumpkin and you’ll think twice about throwing the insides out! Instead, try our top five traditional pumpkin recipes from around the world!
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A Century of Diet and Health fads: what were we thinking?
An eye-opening, occasionally shocking look into the history of fad diets and health trends over the decades from 1920-2020.
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Mighty Magnesium! Make sure you’re getting enough
Magnesium is a much overlooked yet vital element for a healthy, functioning body. It is the fourth most abundant mineral found in our system and plays an essential role in all our living cells.
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The truth about the Coconut: is it the best nut to crack?
The media has given us varying conclusions as to the health benefits of the coconut. We take a closer look at this controversial drupe, it’s nutritional benefits and the quality of it’s fat.
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