To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art. Students should definitely master the art of healthy eating because their potential for learning and lifelong health status depends on their nutrition habits. A healthy diet gives your body and brains the minerals and vitamins needed to stay well. You should be really […]

What Kids Can Do So if kids don’t need to diet, how can they stay a healthy weight? All kids can benefit from eating a balanced diet and getting plenty of physical activity. Kids have a lot of choices when it comes to activity and exercise. Some like to play on sports teams or dance in […]

Fibre (fiber in the U.S.) comes exclusively from plants; there is no fibre in meat, fish or animal products (including dairy). Fibre is a complex carbohydrate (type of sugar) but unlike other carbohydrates, which are broken down by the body to provide fuel in the form of glucose, fibre cannot be digested by the human […]

Calcium is a chemical element that is essential for living organisms, including humans. It is the most abundant mineral in the body and vital for good health. We need to consume a certain amount of calcium to build and maintain strong bones and healthy communication between the brain and other parts of the body. Calcium […]

What Is Quinoa? Quinoa is an interesting form of pseudocereal that is not technically a grain or a traditional cereal. It is a crop that has been grown for thousands of years and is grown mainly for its edible seeds. Related to spinach and beetroots, it is becoming a major food in America, Europe, China, and Canada, despite the fact […]

Before eating, you also need to check if the food will be able to help you increase your immune system. You should ask yourself if you are getting the right amount of nutrients from your meals. To give you a head start, here is a list of food that can help you fight diseases: Apples […]

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a herb native to parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. This unique plant has been used medicinally for its healing effects by the Ancient Greeks. Stinging nettle has been used as a food, fabric, medicine, and cosmetic for generations. Its wide array of uses includes everything from enhancing […]

Antioxidants aren’t just in foods. They are also produced in the body. Free radicals are destructive molecules that can build up and cause oxidative stress and oxidative stress can eventually lead to serious illness. Antioxidants can help protect our cells from damage caused by these free radicals. Antioxidant levels can get low in the body […]

What is fibre? So let’s start with what fibre actually is. Fibre (or roughage) is an essential part of our diet that can be found only in plants.  Other foods like meat and dairy cannot provide your body with dietary fibre. Why is fibre so important? Foods high in fibre play a key role in […]

What is a high-protein, low carbohydrate diet? Specifically, there is no such thing as ‘the’ high-protein, low carbohydrate diet. It is more of a diet style, so you would refer to it as being ‘a’ high-protein low carb diet. One of the main aims of the diet is to put your body into a state known as ketosis; this […]