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Why You May Benefit From Drinking Green Tea

Why You May Benefit From Drinking Green Tea
Tea comes second to water as the most common drink in the world! Green tea has been drunk in Asian culture for centuries, it is not until recently that the benefits of green tea have investigated and understood. Green tea not only provides a tasty alternative to water to meet the fluid need of our…
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Garlic Adds More Than Flavour To Your Meals

Garlic Adds More Than Flavour To Your Meals
Garlic is a mighty  little vegetable that has been used since 3000BC for medicinal purposes. There is no denying that garlic tastes amazing on bread layered with butter, but it also has healthful benefits for your body which include: Anticancer properties potentially reducing the risk of stomach, oesophagus, colon, breast, cervix, skin, uterine and lung…
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Does What You Eat Impact How You Think?

Does What You Eat Impact How You Think?
You probably know that what you eat effects many things in your body but are you aware of how much it effects your brain? There is building research that eating a diet which is balanced and includes whole grains, lean meats especially fish,  fruit, low fat dairy, fruits and vegetables improves overall health and wellbeing.…
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Could Your Food Craving Mean Something More?

Could Your Food Craving Mean Something More?
Craving for a highly sweetened doughnut or chocolate bar? Or maybe something salty like chips? Your body could be craving more than just the food, but it could be an underlying issue about your diet. If you are like me, you tend to have a bit of a sweet tooth no matter what but if…
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Do You Really Understand Fibre?

Do You Really Understand Fibre?
There is a lot of hype in the media around fibre and why you need it but do you really understand what fibre is? Firstly there are three types of fibre soluble, insoluble and resistance starch. All three of these types play a different role in keeping your body healthy. If you are not sure…
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How to Eat Your Way to a Summer Body

How to Eat Your Way to a Summer Body
When it comes to results, which last it comes down to preparation and daily habits. Daily habits like food choices are a big factor to your success. Constantly choosing the fast-food choice over preparing from home may sound like a small factor but, it can be a determinant of success or failure. It is true…
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Keep Your Health On Your Side in A Busy Working Week

Keep Your Health On Your Side in A Busy Working Week
Remember back in the good old days when you were at school? If you were like me most days you brought your lunch and were expected to prepare it. Yes it may have been a simple sandwich and muesli bar from the cupboard but I knew if I didn't pack my lunch there would be…
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