Researchers are on a mission to help lower the increasing levels of obesity. — Obesity and excess weight are huge problems globally. According to the World Health Organization, worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults aged 18 years and older were overweight; of these, over 650 million were obese. About 13% of the world’s adult population (11%…

Eating enough of this nutrient helps make healthy eating effortless. — When on any diet plan, or muscle-building strategy, making the best food choices is sometimes complicated. One thing is sure — the endless media streams make it more complicated than it should be. My philosophy is wholesome food, seasonal and as fresh as possible. A little extra protein and veggies…

Inexpensive and nutritionally exceptional — what more could you ask for regarding food? — Before committing to veganism, I was worried about my lack of animal protein. Would my iron levels plummet and waste my time becoming sickly living on vegetables all day? Being a vegan is much more than just eating ‘vegetables.’ It is necessary to research different plant-based foods, combine them and…

You may already indulge in this one thing that can completely bring your gut health back to baseline — Throughout the last two years, I’ve been on a mission to increase the health of my gut. After I chose to have a hysterectomy last year, I knew that part of my problem was hormones. I had developed a range of diseases, and my endometriosis worsened along the process. It…

Having enough energy during the day will help productivity and increase our efficiency — I have often woken up on a Monday needing more willpower and energy. Often I wish we were taking part in the four-day working week like the rest of the world — but alas, I grudgingly get my backside off the bed to get in a workout before the rest…

Win the war against cancer by ensuring you eat these foods regularly. — Food is medicine. For years I was plagued with severe allergies and food intolerances, which left doctors scratching their heads in the late 80s and early 90s. Eventually, through trial and error, I learned that particular foods, emotions and stressors triggered an internal or external allergic reaction. Although I felt…

A woman’s weight loss journey can sometimes be filled with twists and turns — I wish that weight loss strategies for women were simple and flawless to tap into when necessary. Unfortunately, seven years ago, when I wanted to lose weight, I realised my old body-building bag of tricks didn’t have the same effects as it once did. There are several reasons why they…

Who would have thought that sometimes frozen foods contain a lot more nutrient value than fresh — I’m a frozen food advocate. You see, I can only get a limited supply of berries, and my veggies only last for a short period. So, the frozen alternative sometimes hits the spot to keep up with my necessary greens and fruit intake in the high range. That’s not to…

It’s not only how you eat but what you eat that can boost your metabolism. — We all need a boost these days. A boost to our energy levels, confidence, enthusiasm and, of course, a bit of a metabolism boost wouldn’t go astray either. For those on a mission to lose weight, your best strategy is filling all meals with key foods that can help push…