The balance of acid and alkaline foods is important for the maintenance of good health. The body is ideally balanced when pH is 7.35 to 7.45, which is slightly alkaline. The body needs to be slightly alkaline to perform effectively, so foods should be selected accordingly. However, it is important to understand that the important […]
Introduction From the ‘Dispensary of the United States, 1907. “Prunes are laxative and nutritious…imparting their laxative properties to boiling water, they serve as a pleasant and useful addition to purgative decoctions. Their pulp is used in the preparation of laxative confections. Too largely taken they are apt to occasion flatulence, griping and indigestion.” A little History of the […]
Around 99% of the magnesium in our body works within cells, with over 60% deposited in our bones. 20% of it maintains proper muscle function and it is a beneficial metabolite. Magnesium mobilises helps to remove toxins from within cells. In fact, it is required for over 300 important enzyme systems to regulate biological functions. […]
We’ve all heard how beneficial antioxidants are for our health. But did you know that they’re much more effective when you obtain them from real foods instead of chemical substances? Food state anti-oxidants are rather like concentrated food anti-oxidants. Antioxidants from chemical sources like other commercially produced supplements are a bit of a grey area. […]
Surprisingly, there are many health benefits that come from the humble vegetable of beetroot! In fact, most people are unaware of the many beneficial and powerful nutrients that are found in beetroot. Did you know that over 25% of the world’s sugar production is actually sourced from beets? While the history of beetroot is fascinating, […]
A need for Cleansing and Detoxification After we may have over indulged in food and drink that are not part of our normal daily diet there can be a build-up of toxins.We can ignore the toxic build up but this is not sensible, helping our body to eliminate these toxins and repairing potential damage they […]
Winter! A lot of people dread the winter as it brings the cold & flu season and cold, dark mornings. But there is no reason for our health to suffer during these months! There are a lots of things we can do to help keep ourselves and our family healthy, happy and active during winter. Keep your […]
Omega-3 fatty acids are a collection of polyunsaturated fatty acids. You may have seen them- eicosapentaenic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA), found in fish, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), Unlike the saturated fats in foods like butter and meat, which can raise levels of unhealthy cholesterol, polyunsaturated fats are healthier because they help lower cholesterol […]
This Chicken broth is packed with loads of vitamins and minerals and a fantastic immune system boost. It’s so easy to make your own chicken broth. Simply buy a whole chicken and roast it. Make sure to put butter under the skin and salt and pepper and maybe some olive oil on top. Eat the chicken throughout […]
If you’re looking to feel satisfied while maintaining a low fat lifestyle, this will do that for you. Chamomile Spiced Orange Ingredients (2 servings) 1 1/2 oz green leaf lettuce 1 orange – peeled 1 apple – chopped 1/2 inch ginger 1 tbsp hemp seed 1 tbsp chamomile 1 cup water 1 cup ice A […]
