Diet and nutrition tips and thoughts
HOW TO OVERCOME THE POST-CHRISTMAS BLUES Are you experiencing post-festivity syndrome now that Christmas is over?That’s when all the bingeing on cakes, cookies and all that lovely Christmas food has got you feeling sluggish and bloated. Time to get back into shape! Here are a few SEEDS & SHORES tips to get yourself back to …
PESTICIDE LEVELS IN PRODUCE According to the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization that analyzes the results of government pesticide testing in the United States Of America, the following fruits and vegetables have the highest pesticide levels so are best to buy organic: • Apples• Sweet Bell Peppers• Cucumbers• Celery• Potatoes• Grapes• Cherry Tomatoes• Kale/Collard …
IS ORGANIC PRODUCE BETTER FOR YOU? “Organic” seems to be the current buzz word off the supermarket shelves nowadays. Despite paying a heftier price for organic produce, it does provide us a healthier consumption of better quality foods, especially when we know it is properly certified by recognized and established entities like the Australia Certified …
ORGANIC 101 You’re browsing the veggie section of your grocery shopping day and come across the organic section of the fresh produce. Yes, they are pricier than normal vegetables and are suppose to be better for your consumption. But how sure are you that they are really “Organic” and what does being “organically certified” mean? What …
POTATOES AND ITS BENEFITS Potatoes are edible tubers, available worldwide and are grown all year round. They are one of the cheapest sources of vegetables you can find and are absolutely packed with nutrients. A medium sized potato contains 164 Calories and 30% of your daily B6 vitamin intake. Here are some health benefits of …
THE PURPLE REVOLUTION! The colour purple has often been associated with royalty and high esteem. Purple and coloured veggies are up there in the wealthy upper crust of the “social ladder”, so to speak. Purple veggies have been around for a long time. Some vegetables are naturally purple, like eggplant. Some are bred to be …
8 HEALTH BENEFITS OF THIS AMAZING VEGGIE! BEETROOT.Or BEETS as its popularly know in the west. This red, sweet bulbous root vegetable is really a superfood! For most people, you either hate it or you love it. Whatever your feeling are for this taproot portion of the beet plant, your health can definitely be enriched …
FUELING UP FOR A WORKOUT Heading out to your favorite gym or martial arts class after a hard day at the office? Its a great way to de-stress and relieve the day’s pent-up frustrations. But have you fueled-up for the strenuous activity you are about to embark on? Food for fuel is important before and …
GOOD FOODS TO CURE PAIN Recent research studies reveal that some good foods can cure pain. By eating the right food, you can get relief from back pain, knee pain, the pain of exertion, arthritis, knee pain, joint pain, headache pain, and migraine pain. Good foods are natural cures for common ailments, while, at the …
