When you work out at the gym you probably think protein is the only essential component to making protein to be able to build and repair muscle cells. What you may not have considered is the role carbohydrates play in allowing your body to make protein and consequently effect your results from your hard efforts…
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Whole Grains to Promote Optimal Insulin Sensitivity
1 million Australians have diabetes and another 500 thousand are undiagnosed with diabetes. Reduced insulin sensitivity is what can eventually cause type 2 diabetes. This is the most common type of diabetes and is also known as the lifestyle diabetes. The lifestyle choices you make can increase or decrease your body’s ability to detect a…
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Omega-3 Fat to Prevent Acne
You are not alone if you suffer from acne. While there are hormonal factors which may be out of your control there is growing evidence to support the role of diet and acne occurrence. Diet and foods which appear to increase your likelihood of acne include a diet which has a higher glycemic load or…
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Coffee Selectors: More Than Just The Essential Start To Your Day
You are not alone if life does not begin before your first cup of coffee. The health benefits of coffee have been mixed over the years but with more and more research on this delicious beverage the odds are in favor of enjoying coffee daily. The ritual of a drink of coffee is pure perfection.…
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Probiotics Enhance Iron Absorption
Probiotics are the good bacteria you want in your gut. Food is the best source of probiotics for general health and wellbeing as food provides a diverse range of types of probiotic strains. Each different probiotic strain provides your body with different health benefits. Known benefits of an optimal variety of probiotics in your gut…
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Easy Swaps to Promote Healthy Cholesterol Levels
If you have been told you have high cholesterol you may think that all cholesterol is bad. Cholesterol is not always bad and is needed in moderation for a healthy body. Cholesterol forms the main structure of your cell membranes and also plays an important role in making vitamin D, bile acids which you need…
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Enjoy Chocolate for Your Health
There is no denying that chocolate makes life more enjoyable. The origins of chocolate date back to the Mayans and Aztecs and this delicious food has been enjoyed worldwide for over 4000 years. Unlike the sickly-sweet versions available today with too much added sugar the original version was consumed in a drink form. The plant…
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Super Easy Chocolate and Raisin Hommus
Prep time: 5 minutes Yield : 2 Makes: 1 cup Ingredients 200g SSS Foods Hommus 1 tablespoon of honey ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa 1.5 tablespoons of raisins Directions Add SSS Foods Hommus, honey, vanilla extract, and cocoa into a food processor for around 30-60 seconds until a puree…
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