Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy

Eating a diet rich in fish and vegetables and low in red meat during pregnancy could reduce the odds of your baby developing asthma and eczema, according to new research from the University of Crete. The study adds to growing evidence that mothers-to-be may be able to take positive steps to protect their offspring from [...]

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Osteoporosis – Top Tips To Prevent It

It’s important to build strong bones during your childhood and teenage years to reduce your risk of fractures and osteoporosis in later life. Genetics account for more than two-thirds of your bone strength but good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can maximise your genetic potential. Eating enough calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, protein, fluoride, vitamin C, [...]

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Organic and Natural Skin Care Tips

In a study of more than 4,000 women, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that you can eat your way to great skin – those who ate more foods rich in vitamin C had fewer wrinkles, while higher intakes of essential fats resulted in less dryness and thinning. Foods high in vitamin C include [...]

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Yumberry – A Top 10 Superfood

The deliciously named yumberry has been harvested for thousands of years in China but has only just made it over here, in the form of a sweet, tart juice. For its proponents, it is nothing less than a youth elixir in a bottle. The yumberry is particularly rich in oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), antioxidants that support [...]

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Walnuts – A Top 10 Superfood

Remember when nuts were considered fattening and best avoided? Not any longer: they’re now being hailed as dietary panaceas. Rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium and antioxidants such as vitamin E, walnuts contain higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids than other nuts and are one of the best plant sources of protein. Incorporated into a [...]

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Soya – A Top 10 Superfood

Once seen as the exclusive preserve of hairy-armpitted vegetarians, soya and soy products are now the superfood of choice for several glamour icons, including Victoria Beckham and Gwyneth Paltrow. Soya beans contain complete proteins, which are usually found only in meat (hence its popularity with vegans), lots of fiber and no cholesterol. It’s also low [...]

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Maca – A Top 10 Superfood

A member of the cabbage family, this root vegetable from the Peruvian Andes looks like a little turnip. It’s been harvested for centuries, was famously eaten by Inca warriors before they went into battle and was so highly prized it was used as a form of payment for Spanish taxes. It is a rich source [...]

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Wheat and gluten intolerance – is it on the increase?

An increasing number of people claim they are intolerant to wheat. Cutting bread, pasta and cereal out of our diet seems to be the trend du jour. However, dieticians believe that less than two per cent of the population actually suffer a food intolerance of any kind. So what wheat intolerance and gluten intolerance and [...]

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Cabbage – A Top 10 Superfood

Decidedly unglamorous, and if you’re susceptible it plays havoc with your digestion, but cabbage is well worth getting to love all the same. It contains phytochemical compounds that reduce the risks of several cancers. Eating it regularly can improve the immune system, purify the blood and see off viruses, while red cabbage contains lots of [...]

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Goji Berries – A Top 10 Superfood

Another so-called miracle berry, the goji berry hails from the Himalayas and contains, weight for weight, more beta-carotene than carrots, more iron than steak and more vitamin C than oranges. Goji berries are also a good source of B vitamins and antioxidants. The beta-carotene they contain is thought to help fight heart disease, defend against [...]

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Coconut oil – A Top 10 Superfood

Long ignored for its lardy reputation, coconut oil experienced a resurgence in interest when Jennifer Aniston was outed as a fan. It’s also been used by the England rugby squad as it raises the metabolic rate and helps the body burn fat more effectively. Coconut oil, like all vegetable oils, contains no cholesterol. Widely used [...]

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