Why Magnesium is ImportantMagnesium is an essential mineral which is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in our body. Every cell in our body needs magnesium to function correctly. It is a co-factor which ensures that biochemical reactions are constantly performed by enzymes. One of magnesium’s primary functions is the assist the body in absorbing calcium which is vital for our continued wellbeing. Muscle Movement – Magnesium is essential for muscle relaxation. If the body is deficient in magnesium, we are li...
The Dangers of Insulin ResistanceInsulin is a hormone which is produced in the pancreas. It enables our bodies to use glucose (sugar) from the carbs we eat to give us energy or store the glucose for later use. Insulin resistance is what occurs when the cells in our bodies resist or ignore the signals sent out by insulin, allowing sugars to remain in our bloodstream, causing high blood sugar levels. As insulin resistance develops, so the pancreas produces more insulin to try and counteract the problem. Put simply, the panc...
Why Supplements are Essential in a Modern WorldThe world in which we live is quite different from that of our parents, grandparents and great grandparents. Farming methods have changed dramatically, producing food which is frequently full of pesticides, hormones and antibiotics. The soil in which our fruit and vegetables are grown is often depleted of nutrients. The lives we lead are stressful, and fast food is an all too frequent addition to our diet. Farming Today and our Food Modern farming methods, together with the use of pesticid...
3 Reasons Why It's Beneficial to Maintain Muscle MassMuscle mass is essential for our overall health and wellbeing and, as long as you build muscle mass carefully, there’s absolutely no downside to maintaining it. One mistake many people make is assuming that losing weight is the be-all and end-all. Remember that weight loss can often mean muscle loss which is not what you want. Prevents Injury The greater the muscle area around our bones and joints, the less likely we are to injure ourselves. A layer of muscle protects against injury w...
3 Reasons to do SquatsHave you tried this simple exercise? Squats are highly underrated. This simple form of exercise is enormously beneficial to the body; not only building muscle but also assisting the body to improve mental, physical and emotional health. Squats can be performed anywhere without the need for any special equipment. Below are just three reasons to do squats. Improving your Digestive System Squats naturally improve the flow of bodily fluids and so help in the removal of waste from the body. Deep s...
4 Reasons to Eat Leafy GreensMother, grandmothers and great grandmothers were always telling children to eat their greens; generally adding that they wouldn’t get any pudding if they didn’t. They were right to insist. Leafy greens have many health benefits… The Brain Eating greens, such as kale, spinach, watercress and cabbage, is now known to help brain function and may possibly slow the decline in the brain associated with dementia, Alzheimer’s and memory loss that often accompanies old age. Leafy greens’ high fo...
Fruits and veg Containing the most Vit COur bodies cannot produce Vitamin C, neither can we store it, so we have to get it from our food. All fruits and vegetables have their own benefits, this article concentrates on those which have the highest Vitamin C content. Guava The guava is native to South America and central Mexico and is now the staple fruit of many Asian countries. Just one serving of guava (1 cup) contains 377 mg of vitamin C. Blackcurrant The blackcurrant is native to central and northern Europe and parts of n...
3 Reasons to Eat SeedsSeeds?? That’s bird food isn’t it…? There are many tasty seeds out there which can be eaten raw as a snack, added to smoothies, sprinkled on salads or used in cooking various dishes, including cakes and biscuits. Not only are they delicious, they are extremely nutritious. Fibre Seeds are high in fibre. For example, one tablespoon of chia seeds contains 5g fibre – one sixth of our recommended intake, according to the British Nutrition Foundation. Eating a fibre rich diet not only keeps the...
The Positive Effects of deep BreathingDo you take time to just breathe? Raymond Weil, M.D., wisely said, “Practising regular mindful breathing can be calming and energising and can even help with stress related health problems ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders.” Deep breathing is innate but frequently we go through life never fully inflating our lungs, and yet mindful breathing is a simple way to encourage self-healing. Shallow Breathing As children, we are discouraged from showing fear, anger or displaying outbu...
Apple Cider Vinegar and DigestionApple cider vinegar has been used medicinally for a variety of ailments for thousands of years. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, prescribed apple cider vinegar and honey as a cure for a variety of health issues. It’s even said to have been used by Cleopatra as a facial cleanser and toner. However, here we talk about the benefits of apple cider vinegar on our digestive systems. Apple cider vinegar is made by firstly crushing apples and then adding a bacterial yeast. This causes t...
Do I Burn Fat Whilst Sleeping?Burning fat whilst sleeping?? Surely not! When you think of burning fat, you imagine a tough workout at the gym or running a half marathon and eating a healthy, lean diet. This may be one way of burning fat, however, research has shown that a good night’s sleep is imperative to keeping that unwanted fat at bay. Studies A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that sleep is one of the most powerful fat burning tools. Two groups were put on a calorie-controlled diet (1450 ...
The Benefits of Citrus FruitWhen people think of the health benefits of citrus fruit, most concentrate on its high vitamin C content, but there is so much more to citrus than vitamin C. Good Source of Fibre An average sized orange contains around 2.3 grams of fibre, of which 50% is soluble. Not only does this help lower cholesterol levels, it also makes it a great food for dieting, as you feel full for longer. Keeping our cholesterol levels in check obviously reduces our risk heart disease. Vitamin C Vitamin C is vita...
How Much Water Should We Drink?The amount of water each person should drink a day varies enormously. Everyone has different requirements. Variables such as climate, health and exercise need to be factored into water requirements and, even then, there’s no set amount. The important thing to remember is that when you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. What’s Right for You? There are many factors to consider when deciding how much fluid is right for your body. Is it an exceptionally hot day? Are you planning on running a ...
Do we need less sleep as we get older?Feeling tired? As we age we see changes in our physical appearance and our sleep patterns. Many older people find it more difficult to fall asleep and often wake in the early hours, finding it difficult to return to sleep. The National Sleep Foundation firmly believes that our need for sleep doesn’t lessen as we get older. Study Results Research from the National Sleep Foundation has shown that we need the same amount of sleep throughout our adult lives. The Foundation’s studies have demon...
Why Magnesium is Important
Magnesium is an essential mineral which is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in our body. Every cell in our body needs magnesium to function correctly. It is a co-factor which ensures that biochemical reactions are constantly performed by enzymes. One of magnesium’s primary functions is the assist the body in absorbing calcium which is vital for our continued wellbeing. Muscle Movement – Magnesium is essential for muscle relaxation. If the body is deficient in magnesium, we are li...
The Dangers of Insulin Resistance
Insulin is a hormone which is produced in the pancreas. It enables our bodies to use glucose (sugar) from the carbs we eat to give us energy or store the glucose for later use. Insulin resistance is what occurs when the cells in our bodies resist or ignore the signals sent out by insulin, allowing sugars to remain in our bloodstream, causing high blood sugar levels. As insulin resistance develops, so the pancreas produces more insulin to try and counteract the problem. Put simply, the panc...
Why Supplements are Essential in a Modern World
The world in which we live is quite different from that of our parents, grandparents and great grandparents. Farming methods have changed dramatically, producing food which is frequently full of pesticides, hormones and antibiotics. The soil in which our fruit and vegetables are grown is often depleted of nutrients. The lives we lead are stressful, and fast food is an all too frequent addition to our diet. Farming Today and our Food Modern farming methods, together with the use of pesticid...
3 Reasons Why It's Beneficial to Maintain Muscle Mass
Muscle mass is essential for our overall health and wellbeing and, as long as you build muscle mass carefully, there’s absolutely no downside to maintaining it. One mistake many people make is assuming that losing weight is the be-all and end-all. Remember that weight loss can often mean muscle loss which is not what you want. Prevents Injury The greater the muscle area around our bones and joints, the less likely we are to injure ourselves. A layer of muscle protects against injury w...
3 Reasons to do Squats
Have you tried this simple exercise? Squats are highly underrated. This simple form of exercise is enormously beneficial to the body; not only building muscle but also assisting the body to improve mental, physical and emotional health. Squats can be performed anywhere without the need for any special equipment. Below are just three reasons to do squats. Improving your Digestive System Squats naturally improve the flow of bodily fluids and so help in the removal of waste from the body. Deep s...
4 Reasons to Eat Leafy Greens
Mother, grandmothers and great grandmothers were always telling children to eat their greens; generally adding that they wouldn’t get any pudding if they didn’t. They were right to insist. Leafy greens have many health benefits… The Brain Eating greens, such as kale, spinach, watercress and cabbage, is now known to help brain function and may possibly slow the decline in the brain associated with dementia, Alzheimer’s and memory loss that often accompanies old age. Leafy greens’ high fo...
Fruits and veg Containing the most Vit C
Our bodies cannot produce Vitamin C, neither can we store it, so we have to get it from our food. All fruits and vegetables have their own benefits, this article concentrates on those which have the highest Vitamin C content. Guava The guava is native to South America and central Mexico and is now the staple fruit of many Asian countries. Just one serving of guava (1 cup) contains 377 mg of vitamin C. Blackcurrant The blackcurrant is native to central and northern Europe and parts of n...
3 Reasons to Eat Seeds
Seeds?? That’s bird food isn’t it…? There are many tasty seeds out there which can be eaten raw as a snack, added to smoothies, sprinkled on salads or used in cooking various dishes, including cakes and biscuits. Not only are they delicious, they are extremely nutritious. Fibre Seeds are high in fibre. For example, one tablespoon of chia seeds contains 5g fibre – one sixth of our recommended intake, according to the British Nutrition Foundation. Eating a fibre rich diet not only keeps the...
The Positive Effects of deep Breathing
Do you take time to just breathe? Raymond Weil, M.D., wisely said, “Practising regular mindful breathing can be calming and energising and can even help with stress related health problems ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders.” Deep breathing is innate but frequently we go through life never fully inflating our lungs, and yet mindful breathing is a simple way to encourage self-healing. Shallow Breathing As children, we are discouraged from showing fear, anger or displaying outbu...
Apple Cider Vinegar and Digestion
Apple cider vinegar has been used medicinally for a variety of ailments for thousands of years. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, prescribed apple cider vinegar and honey as a cure for a variety of health issues. It’s even said to have been used by Cleopatra as a facial cleanser and toner. However, here we talk about the benefits of apple cider vinegar on our digestive systems. Apple cider vinegar is made by firstly crushing apples and then adding a bacterial yeast. This causes t...
Do I Burn Fat Whilst Sleeping?
Burning fat whilst sleeping?? Surely not! When you think of burning fat, you imagine a tough workout at the gym or running a half marathon and eating a healthy, lean diet. This may be one way of burning fat, however, research has shown that a good night’s sleep is imperative to keeping that unwanted fat at bay. Studies A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that sleep is one of the most powerful fat burning tools. Two groups were put on a calorie-controlled diet (1450 ...
The Benefits of Citrus Fruit
When people think of the health benefits of citrus fruit, most concentrate on its high vitamin C content, but there is so much more to citrus than vitamin C. Good Source of Fibre An average sized orange contains around 2.3 grams of fibre, of which 50% is soluble. Not only does this help lower cholesterol levels, it also makes it a great food for dieting, as you feel full for longer. Keeping our cholesterol levels in check obviously reduces our risk heart disease. Vitamin C Vitamin C is vita...
How Much Water Should We Drink?
The amount of water each person should drink a day varies enormously. Everyone has different requirements. Variables such as climate, health and exercise need to be factored into water requirements and, even then, there’s no set amount. The important thing to remember is that when you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. What’s Right for You? There are many factors to consider when deciding how much fluid is right for your body. Is it an exceptionally hot day? Are you planning on running a ...
Do we need less sleep as we get older?
Feeling tired? As we age we see changes in our physical appearance and our sleep patterns. Many older people find it more difficult to fall asleep and often wake in the early hours, finding it difficult to return to sleep. The National Sleep Foundation firmly believes that our need for sleep doesn’t lessen as we get older. Study Results Research from the National Sleep Foundation has shown that we need the same amount of sleep throughout our adult lives. The Foundation’s studies have demon...
