You could be eating this without realising its full potential — Food is wonderful, and I’m constantly amazed at how it can turn our life around by making some small and realistic nutritional changes. Imagine how easy it would be to bring yourself back to better health by adding or subtracting certain foods. What would longevity and quality of life give…

Eating the right nutrients daily takes you one step further away from disease — Whenever research tells us something delicious helps us attain better health, we should all listen in as carefully as we can. One nutrient I’d like to discuss is something I regularly mention — because it’s accessible for most of us and is readily available during each season. That fruit is…

We should all eat this nutrient-rich food in moderation for the health benefits — It’s shocking to realise that one person dies every 36 seconds in the US from cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in most ethnic and racial groups. We all must allow these startling statistics to sink in. It could be someone in…

Protein is essential — and plant-based protein is the healthiest around — For years as a bodybuilder, the key philosophy was to eat enough protein daily. The problem was that protein was derived from animals, and the theory was that plant-based protein contained far too many carbs. Too many carbs could inhibit fat loss or increase bloating and water retention. These days…

Our food choices matter right from the get-go — I often wonder about the environmental impact our dietary choices impose on the planet. Food systems are responsible for more than a quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. It’s probably unrealistic to expect that we could reduce greenhouse emissions by altering our food consumption — although it would be…

It’s humble but huge in nutrient value and abundant in protein — Adapting to a vegan based lifestyle has changed my life in many ways. I didn’t believe it would have such a large impact on my health and mindset, to be honest. A lot of people ask me how I get my protein. I do happen to eat eggs but don’t…

Is this ‘theory’ really a step in the right direction? — Some women find it a huge struggle to balance hormones and enhance their fertility. Conditions such as endometriosis and Fibroid, as well as many others, can cause women to become infertile or struggle to fall pregnant — let alone get some normality in their lives. Hormones don’t only mess with…

Gut health is one of the most important strategies leading toward a healthy, disease-free life — The state and functioning of our gut health are among the most important- yet vastly underrated aspects of attaining better health and longevity. Digesting and assimilating our food provides our body with the energy it needs for daily functioning and any added activity. How our gut operates is key to…

If you suffer from high blood pressure, add these foods into your diet regularly — I’m all for using nutrition to eliminate disease and decrease the negative effects of health conditions. Food is either medicine for your body or a contributor to disease. It’s our food choices made which have a long-term, lasting effect. If we can use food to enhance our health or decrease…

Don’t throw away your banana peels — they serve a purpose — I’m all for keeping the planet in good condition — that’s why I only buy what we need and manage to reuse a lot of our foods by freezing. But one thing I never suspected was how many ways you could use the humble banana peel! I didn’t know they…

We sometimes feel compelled to snack — as long as it’s on the right foods — I love snacks — but they can become a nightmare if you let them get out of hand. It’s easy to snack mindlessly, especially when you are troubled with something on an emotional level or when caught in stressful circumstances. Over a long period, these small things not only inhibit…

Add in some Japanese-inspired alternatives for better health and longevity — Who doesn’t love Japanese food? Not only is it easy to eat on the run, but versatile and possibly one type of food everyone can agree on. Our workplace would often treat us to lunch, and Japanese food was the ultimate favourite choice. Japanese food is healthy, and life expectancy…

The food sources are as not only delicious but available all year round — Toxins live in most of our food — more so in anything genetically modified or fed an endless amount of grains and pumped with antibiotics. Will we ever truly know what’s in the foods we eat — or will it be a mystery forever? If you love your meat, you…

If you haven’t seen this, hunt for it in your local market — You probably didn’t notice one leafy green in the supermarket, and it provides a high nutritional profile with many health benefits. One reason why it’s probably not on anyone’s priority list might be that it’s a regular addition to dishes throughout Asia and Europe. But, on the other hand, perhaps…

Your health is in the hands of what you eat — choose wisely — There is complete accuracy in the phrase “you are what you eat.” Your lifespan is the result of what you are eating every single day — no doubt about that. These days, age-dependent diseases such as colon cancer are starting to manifest in adults as young as 20. What happened…

There is no need to eliminate this cost-effective dietary staple — I eat white rice all the time. It’s not accurate to blame white rice for making us fat or causing problems with our blood sugar — how and what you eat with rice makes all the difference. Some research suggests that cooked and cooled before consumption lowers blood sugar spikes…

Including the right foods in your diet will go a long way — Our population is living a lot longer but not towards the direction of health and longevity. People accumulate many diseases due to a lifestyle filled with processed foods and a lack of exercise. I, too, want to live a healthy and long life, with fewer visits to the doctor and…

Here’s how to properly preserve these expensive powerhouses — I can never seem to store or even cut avocado properly. Sometimes it looks horrible, and I can’t help but cringe at any brown bits that seem to show themselves after cutting. The problem is, I can’t part with even small brown bits of avocado because they are extremely nutrient-rich…

Fibre is key to weight loss and maintenance over the long term — Back when I was bodybuilding, my diet was extremely high in protein. So much protein filled every single meal. I often wondered why I was still so hungry. At one stage, I contemplated eating more plant-based alternatives and decided I would sacrifice my hard-earned muscle and feel hungry all the…

Avocados are women’s superfood, and here are five reasons why — Avocados are highly beneficial for women. Not only do they taste amazing, but avocados also help improve the appearance of your skin and hair and protect you from cancer and many other diseases. It also helps that avocados are super delicious and pair well with any food. Plus, avocados are…