2016 May. 18
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 […]
2016 Apr. 10
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 […]
2016 Apr. 07
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, […]
2016 Apr. 02
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 […]
2016 Apr. 01
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 […]
2016 Mar. 31
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 […]
2016 Mar. 29
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 […]
2016 Mar. 16
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 […]
2016 Mar. 09
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 […]
2016 Mar. 07
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 […]
2016 Feb. 24
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 […]
2016 Feb. 21
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. […]