Simple and something you can do every day — Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease are two of the most debilitating conditions affecting millions worldwide. When you increase weight by consistently making the wrong choices in nutrition and exercise, you are putting yourself at risk of these diseases. Diabetes has touched my life through the story of my wonderful…

I’ve been using this method for years, and it has more benefits than I initially realised — I am a huge health nut and LOVE to experiment with different ingredients, fruits and vegetables to determine their effects on my health. I use one particular thing in my tea and smoothies, which seems like a miracle ingredient. When I feel a little ‘under the weather and detect a…

Eliminate your chances the right way — Diabetes is a huge concern today, and the number of people diagnosed with type two diabetes is increasing daily. My mother developed diabetes due to an inadequate diet over the years; It worried me immensely seeing her eat the foods I knew didn’t serve her health or longevity. After all…

Trick your body by doing these five sneaky metabolism-boosting strategies — Habits we all have either move us towards our goals or take us far from them. If you want to lose weight, the basics are everywhere, and following them will help you move towards your fat loss goal much faster. But what if you could do some sneaky things to…

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…

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…

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, despite the inundation of junk and processed foods that tempt us…

Specific nutrients found in these plant-based foods can help boost your heart health — Whatever your nutritional profile is — we should all aim to boost our heart health. I prefer to receive all the health benefits animal protein brings without harming anything. Perhaps you like to make a difference in a small way too. Although many people try to create more of a…

Everyday rituals may eliminate your risk of developing cardiovascular disease — Those tasks we deemed boring and annoying are good for us. Although I work full time, study and write, I’m still responsible for most of the domestic duties in my home. I can’t help it — I always have that little nagging voice that tells me “this should be done”…

Certain food can put us at a lower risk of contracting diseases — Before I had my recent operation, I decided to try a little experiment. My intention was to fill my body with as many antioxidants as possible one month before my procedure, so I could recover faster and heal my body from the inflammation that was to take place. I also…