+ It’s healthy to cook with: Coconut oil will not turn rancid and oxidize when introduced to heat (unlike other oils – including olive). This means it is suitable for cooking at high temperatures, and has a shelf life of approximately two years or more. It’s also great as a butter substitute in lactose free […]
CONTINUE READINGCoconut water is a very popular drink and is consumed by people of all ages across the world. It is a gift of nature that benefits us both internally when ingested and externally when applied topically. Coconut water has less sugar than any other sports drink and much less sugar than sodas and some fruit […]
CONTINUE READINGIs food your ally or your enemy? There’s no doubt that what we eat has an impact on our health. Food has become our greatest ally or our greatest enemy. The decision really is ours. Whether you are healthy, diabetic, overweight or slim; adults and children alike must know that what we eat is the […]
CONTINUE READINGTo skip or not to skip meals? We know that it is the overall calories consumed in the day which is most relevant as apposed to the timing and frequency of meals. So what are some of the best ways to space them out over the day? Eating small meals often spaced out every 2.5 […]
CONTINUE READINGEver wondered what the best spices are to use and what they’re good for? Check out my list of favourites and their powerful health properties. I encourage you to make them your new best friend and reap all the health benefits. Cinnamon – helps your body process carbs more efficiently and helps regulate blood sugar levels. […]
CONTINUE READINGI recently read a blog about how to make coconut butter. I immediately gave it a go and I’ve seriously fallen in love. It’s the easiest recipe in the world but there are a few tricks I’ve learned along the way. Coconut butter only has one ingredient: coconut. And to make coconut butter, you only do […]
CONTINUE READINGThere seems to be so many detox programs, detox diets, detox drinks and detox foods out there. So what is all the hype about? Well according to these programs, detoxification is supposed to cleanse the body of chemicals and toxins that have built up over time. Toxins can come from many places, two of them […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat are your goals… increase muscle, to lose body fat, are you training for a marathon? I’ve been watching the crossfit games and I’ve got to say they look the most well rounded athletes. In an ideal world right now, I’d like to have awesome endurance, see my abs pop, increase muscle mass and lose […]
CONTINUE READINGYou are either doing 1 of 3 things. Losing body fat, maintaining it, or increasing it. When trying to lose fat most people will spend too much time focusing on calorie restriction. It is true that you must be in a calorie deficit to lose body fat, but too often it becomes the central focus […]
CONTINUE READINGPicture the children and teenagers that you know. Take a look at a large group of children playing in a playground. More and more of them are getting heavier. In fact obesity among children has increased by 20% in the last 5 years. [1] A further 1 in 5 children are considered to be overweight. […]
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