Doing this daily will set you up for a strong mind well into old age — My mission for many years is finding simple yet practical solutions that will keep us healthy and disease-free whilst sharpening our minds well into old age. These goals can become clouded by the world’s conveniences, not to mention the endless stress and anxiety we experience in many different facets of…

If you feel age is starting to show its toll on your skin — try these vitamins — As I head towards 44 in a few months, I’m looking for some beautiful alternatives that run skin deep. There is only so much progression your skin can make through diet, lifestyle choices and skin products. However, sometimes we all need a little boost to fight those signs of ageing. …

For years we’ve focused on egg whites when the yolk is an essential nutrient source — I made many mistakes during my muscle-building years, as we all have. Throwing out the yolk of an egg was one of these mistakes. I believed that the fat in the yolk would increase my caloric intake, diminishing my chances of losing the body fat I needed to look my…

If you’re struggling to lose belly fat, these belly-busting foods will help move the needle — Belly fat is a complex and stubborn fat that sometimes lingers for longer than we anticipate. Fat along the abdominal area has a lot to do with diet, but we also have to consider our gut health and any gastrointestinal conditions we might be facing. Bloating, wind and feeling uncomfortable…

A plant source can be just as good as animal protein to build muscle — Can you believe your eyes right now? A carb that is just as powerful as milk can help us build muscle? I didn’t quite believe it until I read through the whole research paper — but it’s certainly true! A form of potato protein can help vegans, vegetarians, and even…

The best kind of medicine is likely to be in your kitchen — Who could ever forget the quote, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” Hippocrates was a brilliant man. He understood the power of food and its ability to prevent and cure diseases. This theory still holds today, despite the inundation of junk and processed foods that tempt…

Yet another advantage towards keeping your body healthy throughout your life — Cancer is so widespread that anyone of any age can become a victim. It’s the reality of the world today. Because my parents passed away from cancer, I know all too well the severe ravaging effect it can have during a short time. My parents passed away within six months…

It’s a few simple things combined that will aid in reducing your type two diabetes risk — When it comes to health and wellbeing, a look into the future can help determine the decisions you make today. For instance, did you stop to realise the effects certain foods and lifestyle habits have on your health now? What about when you begin to age a bit more? No…

Sometimes muscles need a bit of a push to experience that added growth — This is probably a very unlikely topic for a woman to write about — but I love to increase my strength and add muscle. Over the years, I’ve tested many theories and always gone back to the pretty simple basics. Multi-joint exercises are the way to go. …