Resveratrol – The Secret to a Long and Healthy Life
Learn more about the age-defying plant chemical resveratrol, found in red grapes and wine, which can extend lifespan, reduce heart disease and delay the onset of Alzheimerâ
Low Starch Diet and calcium loss from bone
A diet low in starch has been proven by a recent study at the University of Illinois to not only assist with weight loss, but also prevent calcium loss from bone. Calcium lo
Just add water
It’s often the small changes that make a big difference to our health. Take water for instance. I’m convinced most of us are walking around dehydrated. Dry as a chip. Ce
Green tea and weight loss
Weight loss is always going to be a popular topic. Most of us have a few unwanted kilos we’d like to shed. So, when a miracle weight loss product containing green tea appe
Fibre
What’s so good about fibre that has everyone from grandmothers to doctors and dieticians recommending it? A little-known fact (except among us nutrition nerds) is that fib
Don’t toss the salad
The Renaissance saw a return of the preprandial salad, restoring a custom from ancient Rome where bitter green leaves and herbs were dressed with salt (‘salata’ –
Caffeine – a good guy after all?
Mim Beim on caffeine and the benefits that drinking a small amount of caffeine daily could bring. She compares teas, and instant coffee against espresso. For many years, caf
Too much of a good thing
Can I overdoes on vitamins? It is possible to have too much of a good thing. Take sunshine, chocolate, aspirin, vitamin C and cats. A little bit of each is good, but taken to extr