Category Archives: Living Well

Are You Drinking Enough?

You are probably aware that drinking enough keeps you alive, but you may not know that it plays many other important roles. Most of your body is made of fluid and every organ needs it to function well. If you are an athlete just a small amount of dehydration can make a huge impact on…
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How To Select The Right Cereal For Your Health

Your first meal of the day is the best one to start off with a nutrition win. Cereal when combined with a dairy milk or non-dairy equivalent like soy milk can tick several nutrition boxes you need to keep your health optimal. Unfortunately, many cereals contain more sugar than a bag of sweets, so it…
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Removing Confusion Around The Health Benefits Of Drinking Tea

Tea is not just a delicious beverage with an almost magically calming effect but is full of health benefits for your body. A beverage which has been enjoyed for centuries and after water is the most consumed fluid in the world. Including tea as part of your day can help reduce your risk of diabetes,…
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There is a New Reduced Salt* Vegemite Kid on The Block

Vegemite has upped its game yet again to create a new and even greater salt reduced Vegemite! So, is there much of a difference to the new and improved version? Below is the information you need to know: Ingredients Reduced Salt Vegemite Varieties: Yeast Extract (From Yeast Grown on Barley and Wheat), Salt, Malt Extract…
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Fad Diets are not your Friend

Weight loss can seem hard so you would be forgiven for opting for a quick fad diet but how often have these quick fixes failed? The four most common barriers to maintained weight loss reported in a study was mental distress, hedonic hunger, binge eating and demoralization. These factors are almost inevitable for any fad…
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Eggs Are Back On The Menu!

It’s officially time to give the humble egg a hi five! It has been battered and bruised with misconceptions and research is finally strong enough to celebrate this humble food. Eggs which include the yolk can be enjoyed freely as part of a balanced diet. The consideration is those with high cholesterol or type 2…
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Foods to Help Reduce Bloating

Are you one of the many who suffer from bloating? Being bloated can feel uncomfortable and embarrassing. There can be many causes of bloating based on food sensitivities as well other factors like anxiety, stress or medications. If you have irritable bowel syndrome this can be due to poorly digested carbohydrates known as FODMAPS (Fermentable…
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Fermented Foods Are Much More Than the Latest Food Fad

  Gut health has found a new pedestal in popular trends and with it the foods which can help your gut. Fermented foods are one of these foods but are much more than a chance selected food. Fermented foods have been enjoyed for many thousands of years. Yoghurt, sauerkraut and kimchi are three examples which…
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