As I sit here writing this article, I am now embarking on my semi-annual (Spring and Fall) juice cleanse. Today is day 3 of a 5 day juice cleanse and […]
There’s a reason why people say they’re feeling peachy! The peach has been used as a standard for quality and beauty in England since the early 1700’s. Perhaps it can be […]
Visible abdominal muscles are seen as the ultimate sign of athleticism, discipline and aesthetics by both the public and fitness professionals alike. Messages like ‘Abs are made in the kitchen, […]
Ten reasons to eat an apple a day – and it’s not just to keep the dentist away! The ‘apple a day…’ adage is totally justified. Not only do apples have […]
There is nothing more wonderful than a fresh date! I had fresh dates for the first time whilst visiting Egypt a few years ago. It isn’t so easy to find […]
This is the year of sustainable consumerism, of looking back to our traditional roots and following the example of our resourceful ancestors and indigenous cultures and their use of plants […]
Years ago when I first started out on my healthy journey, I struggled to accept that there would be some very big and less than enticing changes. I couldn’t stomach […]
It’s hard to ignore the messages that are bombarding us daily from the diet industry and the media. Negative messages regarding food can infiltrate magazines, newspapers, news segments and your […]
When it comes to talking about carbohydrates; some people run away scared like it is the black plague. Why is this? What makes some people so fearful of an extremely valuable […]
Got the munchies? The urge to snack can be a sign of real hunger-in which case your body simply requires more fuel-or it can come from a need to entertain your […]
As we become more aware of the environmental impact of meat production (i.e. deforestation, ground water contamination, water waste, excess production of greenhouse gasses), more people may want to adopt […]
Herbs and spices have been used for centuries to bring life to bland, unexciting meals. They embody all kinds of different backgrounds and cultures that can elicit memories of home. […]