Recipe: Cucumber and melon salad
Refreshing and easy-to-make salad, with a few nutrient dense ingredients. We suggest adding asparagus when in season.
Read More5 Most Common Food Additives in our Food (and shou...
Food additives are chemical substances that are added to food to keep it fresh and enhance the colour, flavour or texture. Some are found in nature and wholefoods, however, food additives are regularly present in high amounts in processed foods. Also, some food additives are used more than others, posing questions about continuous exposure and long-term consumption.
Read MoreRecipe: Earl Grey Tea and Honey Poached Pears
Earl grey tea and honey poached pears is an elegant and easy dessert. You can serve it warm on a chilly winter night or they can last in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Read MoreIntroduction to Meditation: Ancient medicine for m...
Meditation has many different meanings, depending on the individual. Some see it as a practice that enables them to find peace and organise their thoughts, while others see it as a way to connect with their spirituality, a higher-power, or simply as an appreciation of a divine essence that represents a greater meaning.
Read MoreRecipe: Spiced Lamb Roast Roti Wraps
This is a family meal and even though it might have a longer than usual list of ingredients, it is quite easy to prepare.
Read MoreZone Training — What is it and what is it good for...
Exercise and holding on to our physical strength and fitness as we age is one of the strongest predictors of healthspan and longevity. However, regular physical activity is sometimes a challenge for most of us. This can create a risky mindset where we tend to overdo and overexert ourselves to compensate for a missed session, which is why it's important to understand Zone Training and its benefits on health and injury prevention.
Read MoreRecipe: Potatoes with smoked trevally
This is a fantastic dish that covers all our micro and macro nutrient needs. It's an excellent source of carbohydrates, easy-to-digest protein and Omega-3 healthy fats.
Read MoreAnti-cancer foods: The Healthiest Nuts (Part 2)
Having a variety of different wholefoods in our diet makes a big impact on our healthspan. Today we talk about 11 types of nuts that have shown to have an anti-cancer effect, making nuts a definite addition to our menu.
Read MoreRecipe: Beetroot and swede soup
A soup is always a great choice with the colder weather approaching. This recipe only has 5 ingredients and apart from a great taste, it's also easy to make.
Read MoreRelieve back pain: 5 Advanced Yoga Exercises, Stre...
In our previous article, we focused on five intermediate stretches and poses to help us deepen our range of motion in the back muscles and spine, and provide relief to back pain. We can now gradually start incorporating more demanding yoga poses into our routine that will add more strength and flexibility. This will aid in alleviating back pain and injuries, as well as improving back muscle and spinal health.
Read MoreRecipe: Gut-Healing Green Juice
Having a healthy gut means having a good absorption of nutrients from our diet, which makes this recipe my favourite version of green juice!
Read MoreWhy we sleep: The role of sleep in our healthy lif...
We are the only species that can intentionally deprive themselves of sleep. Since sleep makes up about one-quarter to one-third of our life, it is safe to say that important processes are happening in our body during that time. Good sleep keeps us healthy and functioning well and allows our body and brain to repair, restore, and be re-energised.
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