If you love avocado, these tips are for you — I write a lot about avocado — there is a big reason for it. Besides, I LOVE avocados; they are delicious, nutritious and expensive! I intend to use every last morsel out of my avocado shell. If you are like me, perhaps the brown bits make it a bit ‘inedible’…

Whether you are vegan or not — nutritional yeast is one powerful nutrient you should think about adding to your dishes — For the sake of health, looking a little outside the box to find a huge number of healthy foods as an alternative will put you a step ahead of most people. If you don’t know what nutritional yeast is, I suspect it may be an important part of your life…

Some of them are considered healthy but can silently cause cholesterol level rises — One major flaw for many healthy people who watch their food intake — is unhealthy blood results, particularly cholesterol levels. Most of us are unaware of culprit foods because they are classed as ‘healthy’, and their usage is encouraged through social media and many other innocent mediums. To an extent…

You can still eat healthily and meet your specific weight loss goals for 2022 — There are no excuses for making less than ideal choices for your health. We're about to start a new year with more goals, aspirations and dreams than ever. Now is the best time to support your immune system, to help you battle any pandemics that might come our way. If…

Start adding the power of this herb to increase your daily fat-burning potential — Herbs and spices are wonderful additions to anyone’s diet. They help to add flavour, texture, and that extra bit of ‘oompf’ to any simple, clean and wholesome meal. I used herbs and spices in all my foods and got serious about it when starting my bodybuilding journey. I would scrutinise…

Food will always be optimal for better mental and physical health — Throughout my 44 years, I’ve experienced differences in my health and well-being by making positive and negative food choices. During my ‘tweens,’ I was sick daily. My mum often told me that when playing outside on the grass, I would come into the house with welts all over my body…

One snack that has been classed ‘unhealthy’ which is good for you — I was very surprised I read that this snack — often dismissed as junk food, is a legitimate healthy snack! For years, eateries have expanded this snack to become a junk food attraction than healthy, antioxidant-filled food. I now feel bad telling my daughter not to eat this (although her’s…

Give your skin a chance by avoiding these foods, which can increase the age of your skin — I will admit — it gets harder to maintain great skin as you age. There are different interventions out there that can help you boost collagen or give your skin a nice, refreshed look. But, this requires a lot of time and money. This month, I handed over $500 for…

With any dietary restrictions, it’s essential to keep on top of any nutrient deficiencies — So many people are either switching towards a permanently plant-based diet or supplementing some of their meat-eating meals with planted based varieties. Many individuals decide to take the plant-based road because of the health benefits. One of the main reasons I decided to switch to plant-based alternatives was for health…

Should you be eating bananas daily? — I’m on a mission to eliminate sugar for good. I can’t stand the stuff since it causes so much inflammation and is one of the predecessors of disease. Sugar also diminishes the quality of your skin and increases fat storage in your body. What does this have to do with…

Snacking is always a good idea if the food source supports your goals — I love snacking between meals. I never eat enough in one sitting since it overloads my stomach. So keeping myself 80% full is always a lot more comfortable. Yet, that 20% gap rears its head with grumbles a few hours later. Snacking the right way between meals will help you…

Have you ever wondered what truth lies behind those cravings that come out of nowhere? — Do you sometimes mindlessly indulge or overeat foods? Stress or other emotions may trigger these seemingly unquestionable cravings for particular foods. If we ate a balanced diet every day, it would eliminate most of those cravings. But if only life were that easy and simple. Unfortunately, a westernised diet is…

Anywhere you turn for weight loss tips, you can guarantee one of them would be to consume more protein in your diet — while minimising carbohydrates. The notion of high protein and fat is derived from the paleo diet — omitting grains altogether. A lot of people who suffer from…

Add this to your diet to get the best nutrient value through the right foods — Being vegan makes it super easy to eat more fruit and vegetables daily. My fridge is often inundated with seasonal varieties on hand. My family can’t use any excuses for having no snacks or food to eat. I often encourage my daughter to use an apple as a snack rather…

There is more to cabbage than meets the eye — There is more to cabbage than meets the eye. If you didn’t already know this — cruciferous vegetables have many wonderful health benefits. Cruciferous vegetables include; broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, kale and Brussels sprouts. Eating these vegetables ensures you get inflammation-fighting compounds and high doses of vitamins C and K. …

If you want to keep your body, health and mind young, do this one thing — We live in a world that brings new and innovative ways to inhibit the signs of ageing. I know many people have different views on getting old — but I, for one, don’t want to stop living life to the fullest. Sure, wrinkles are inevitable, and you can do a…

Delicious potato hack that lowers carb loading — Potatoes have gone astray due to the overcrowded ‘low carb’ era, which seems to be taking over our plates. I was once a victim of low-carb dieting. It was successful for a while, and yes, I did lose weight quite effortlessly. But — and there is a big BUT here…

Pairing the right foods is one of the best ways to increase the nutrient value of your meals — Before I became a vegan, I was worried that I would not be able to get the right amount of nutrients from my diet. I was trying to work it out in my head, given that beans and legumes gave me intestinal problems in the past, and I assumed (without…

The low down on what is best for your goals — What you eat before and after your workout should cater to your goals. If you want to attain more muscle and stay lean, you have a challenge! That’s not to say it’s impossible — but it does pay to focus on one goal at a time because swaying between each…

Who would have thought this fruit was packed with benefits? — Remarkable and astonishing come to Dr John Pezzuto and his research team mind upon this marvellous discovery. It’s not quite what I expected. This fruit is off limits for me, as it causes a bit of gas and bloating — not to mention generally feeling like I’ve had a huge…