Let the sneeze out!
Although sneezes can spread diseases, holding them in by blocking your nose can cause soft tissue damage in your throat, damage your ears or even rupture a brain aneurysm!
Perky Pineapples
This popular fruit is packed with nutrients, antioxidants and other helpful compounds, such as enzymes that can fight inflammation and disease. Pineapple and its compounds have been linked to many health benefits, including aiding digestion, boosting immunity and speeding up recovery from surgery, among others.
Crazy Cardio
When you hear the word cardio you may picture yourself panting on a treadmill with sweat pouring off your forehead. Understandable. There’s more to it than that! Cardio uses large muscle groups aerobically (with oxygen) such as legs, for running. It also requires controlled respiration as well as an increased heart rate in a particular […]
When should you take supplements?
Calcium supplements are ideal when you have a deficiency or have particular problems with bone health. All nutrients can be consumed and utilised in the body through dietary intake! If you’re taking a lot of extra nutrients via multivitamins or similar alternatives then you could be losing money through very expensive urine!
Nutrition tips for new and aspiring athletes
Don’t be scared if carbohydrates! (Carbs) give your body the energy source it needs for long workouts but doesn’t mean you need to eat lots of bread. Healthy carbs can come from vegetables, fruits, nuts and grains. Drink plenty of fluids. Exercising makes you sweat which can lead to dehydration. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty, […]
Nutrition for older adults
Older adults need to upkeep their bone health and should increase their intake of calcium and Vitamin D. B12 vitamins are crucial for any stage in life for energy levels. Some other key nutrients that particularly older people need are: fibre and potassium
What a teenager needs
Changes in mood can occur, especially with the start of menstruation for girls. Essential nutrients such as vitamin B6 and zinc are necessary for hormone production, mood balance and skin health (such as acne, pimples). The adolescent skeleton goes through the most rapid change of any other life stage; resulting in an increased demand for […]
Cold hard fact
Generally speaking, freezing helps retain the nutrient content of fruits and vegetables. Although resulting in the loss of water-soluble nutrients, such as B-vitamins and vitamin C, this doesn’t apply to frozen fruits, which don’t undergo blanching.