The low temperature cooking help to tenderize less expensive cuts of meat especially when on a budget! It also brings out the flavour in foods and helps with digestion. The use of our sense of smell can really help the digestion process by producing saliva that is...

Stress is a major issue for almost everyone at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, stress will never go away because we are faced with constant battles throughout our lives. Our bodies way of responding to stress to any kind of demand or threat is by showing...

Herbal tea not only counts towards your water intake but are also beneficial to your overall health. Here are just a few that can help towards sleep, stress and gastrointestinal disorders. Peppermint reduces gastric emptying and slows down peristalsis to help IBS,...

Caffeine The first simple step is to reduce your caffeine intake which can be found in coffee, tea, coca cola, and energy drinks and increase your water. This can be achieved by switching to herbal teas to improve your energy levels, mood, headaches, sleep...

Sleep generally makes you feel better, but it is far more important than just boosting your mood. Adequate sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle and can benefit: Heart Weight Mind- clear thinking Less pain Lower risk of injury Improve mood Memory Stronger...

We all know that being in-active is bad for us, but what are the other benefits of exercise apart from improving your fitness levels. Exercise helps you perform better in day to day activities Physically fit individuals problem solve better than sedentary people, they...

Yoga is suitable for all ages and abilities. You do not need to be flexible to start. In fact, it is more beneficial to start with limited flexibility to gain the most out of a Yoga session. Other physical benefits of Yoga are: Increased flexibility Increased muscle...

Studies by NASA scientists show that bouncing around a mini trampoline is 68% more effective than jogging and yet requires less effort! The bouncing is not like regular trampolining, the aim isn’t to bounce high or even perform gymnastic tricks, but to perform a...

Added sugar is on the increase hidden in all our foods that we eat. Most of us do not realise how much sugar we are consuming in a day. In the UK, the guidelines are no more than 25g of added sugar. This is the equivalent to just 6 teaspoons a day! There are 4 grams...

Most fruits are high in carbohydrates while avocados are high in healthy fats and can be used in all sorts of dishes due to its good flavour and rich texture. The main ingredient of avocado is in guacamole. Avocado is really popular amongst health conscious...

Are you a regular snacker? Is it the same time of day every day that the snacking starts? There are a few questions you need to ask yourself: Are you hungry? Is your stomach growling at you? Are you bored? Are you thirsty? Is it a habit that has formed that needs...