Home baked goods are something to enjoy, and if you are having them often or baking for the kids then adding extra nutrition is the best way to balance it out. Sometimes healthier alternatives will change the flavour/texture but it’s important to experiment to find…
Can you recall everything you have eaten in the last three days? Chances are, like most people, you won’t. Because most of the time when we eat we’re doing something else too – watching TV, walking, driving, replying to emails etc. But if you ate…
Ever wandered down the health food aisle and wondered if any of that stuff is actually healthy? We do too…so here’s our 2 cents worth! 1. Juices & Smoothies Juices can be a healthy way to include fruit, but your average cafe or juice bar…
We’re sure that most people don’t need convincing to eat chocolate – but here’s why it’s actually good for you, in moderation of course! Most of the health benefits of chocolate come from the high flavanoid (antioxidant) content in cacao beans, so the less processed…
Yes – you DO NOT need to exercise every single day. But, you should be active. Many people are great at being all or nothing with exercise, and with the popularity of high intensity workouts, learning how much is enough is important. Why? When it…
& how to add them without putting on weight! Nuts are an important food group and including them daily has been shown to have numerous benefits: 1. Reduced cardiovascular risk: Including a small handful of nuts daily helps with reducing total cholesterol and LDL…