By Melanie Chisnall How much fresh produce do our bodies need? Ideally, a healthy diet or weight loss plan should include four to five portions of fruit and veggies every day. But eating the same…
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#TransformYourLife: Fruit – Friend or Foe?
If you’re just starting your weight loss journey, one question you may be asking yourself is whether you should be indulging in fruit, fruit salads, fruit smoothies or not. On one hand, you know that…
These Foods Will Help Keep You Cool
By Serisha Singh Stay hydrated, poised and unruffled while temps soar with this selection of food to keep you cool this summer… Summers are always extremely hot and with the weather doing strange things this…
#FoodTrend: Odd shaped watermelons herald Japan’s summer
Japanese consumers are used to paying through the nose for fruit, and now the summer’s here there’s another way for them to empty their wallets: cube and heart-shaped watermelons. But this pricey produce is not…
The health benefits of eating in color
Find out the health benefits you get from eating foods of certain colors. Eat Red for a healthy heart Red fruits and vegetables are good for your heart and blood Red foods include: Apples,cherries, plums,…
7 reasons why you should be going bananas over pineapples
By Serisha Singh One of the tastiest tropical fruits around, pineapples are packed with flavour and loads of health benefits. Pineapples are rich in several nutrients Pineapple is also a source of important vitamins and…
Importance of eating a balanced diet
A balanced diet is important because your body’s organs and tissues need proper nutrition to work effectively. Without good nutrition, your body is more prone to disease, infection, fatigue, and poor performance. Children with a…
Want to keep Cancer at bay? Your grocery list should look like this…
The most effective way to promote good health and to keep cancer away is with your diet as quite a number of Cancers are diet-related. Fruits, vegetables and spices play important roles in our overall…
The powers the watermelon holds
Watermelon is one fruit that is available all year round.It is known for its refreshment and thirst quenching goodness it brings with it.Watermelon contains 92% water and 8% sugar. It is nutritious (as it is…
Does Fasting promote a healthy lifestyle?
(SUMAYA ABDUL) Fasting has been a practice for people since ancient times, as a way of aspiring to get closer to God (as Capital Lifestyle mentioned earlier here), and a way to attain a bond…