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Recipe: Gluten-Free Orange Shortbread Cookies

- 3 minutes to read

Many of us enjoy a good shortbread with a cup of tea or milk. While the shortbread we usually buy in the supermarket is loaded with sugar and different flavor enhancers and additives, this recipe is very simple and straightforward. Also, it’s gluten-free.

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13 Healthy tips to help control Binge Eating

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Balanced and healthy eating is an important pillar in maintaining our health. However, due to many reasons that can occur in our life, we sometimes might have a difficult time controlling when and what we eat. When that happens, we must be aware of it, and by following tips in this article, we can prevent a downward spiral of binge eating that can significantly impact our physical and mental health.

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Unveiling the Secrets of the Blue Zones: A Closer Look at Sardinia’s Longevity

- 6 minutes to read

Several areas in Sardinia have a higher population of centenarians when compared to the rest of mainland Italy. Also, in Sardinia men seem to have the same life expectancy as women. This is in sharp contrast to other regions, which makes us question – what longevity mysteries does this mountainous island hide?

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Recipe: Shepherd’s pie

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This recipe is a fantastic source of both animal and mycoprotein (from mushrooms). It's a tasty dish, combining meat, mushrooms and potatoes. If you can, always select organic New Zealand beef and lamb.

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Introduction to: Brain Health

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Neurological disorders are the second leading cause of death and the primary contributor to global disability, and the number of individuals living with brain-related diseases is projected to double by 2050. Are you willing to become just another statistic, or are you prepared to ensure that your memories stay with you until very old age.

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Recipe: Guacamole

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Making guacamole is easy, but making great tasting guacamole take a little bit of effort. Also, avocados are a great source of monounsaturated fats, which makes this recipe tasty and nutritious.

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Recipe: Gluten-Free Orange and Blueberry Muffins

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Blueberry muffins are a treat on their own, especially with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. They're fast and inexpensive to make, and quite possibly everyone’s favorite. However, what happens to the taste when you add a hefty portion of orange zest… because they can’t possibly taste better. Or can they?

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Food additives: Banned worldwide, but permitted in New Zealand

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Some of the food additives that we can still find in New Zealand manufactured foods, have already been banned in other countries. This includes certain food colours and dyes, artificial sweeteners and flavouring agents. With a recent study saying that 69% of food products in our supermarkets are ultra-processed, there is a high probability that we are consuming these potentially harmful additives on a regular basis.

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