Category: Health

Brimming with reported health benefits, chillies are becoming a pantry mainstay thanks to unmistakable flavour and reported benefits that may help to prevent some of the most common lifestyle diseases. Loved or loathed, chillies add much more than spice to hearty winter warmers, or summer-inspired Mexican fare. Once believed to be native to South America, …

Ah, coffee. Who doesn’t love a cup of joe in the morning? Aside from the instant energy boost it provides, caffeine has plenty of other health-enhancing properties. If you can’t live without your morning cup of joe then you’ll be pleased to discover that, when consumed in moderation, coffee has plenty of health benefits. “When consumed …

In our modern-day world, it’s all too common to hear people talking about a lack of energy. Here are some holistic ways to get your body back on track. We live in a fast-paced, stressful world, so it’s not surprising that many of us are low in energy. But when we’re tired for a long …

Before you head for the hearty, unhealthy meals, Linda Moon shares six ways to make food your best friend, the healthy way. When we think of comfort food, the mind usually conjures images of veggie burgers, big bowls of pasta and hot chips, but if you’re following a more health-enhancing vegan diet, it’s worth looking …

We caught up with the celebrity nutritionist and best-selling health author to chat about her daily vegan eats. Kimberly Snyder is a nutritionist and best-selling health author whose unique teachings on the symbiotic relationship between nutrition, digestion and beauty have gained worldwide recognition. She’s penned multiple New York Times best-selling books including The Beauty Detox Solution, The Beauty …

We take a look at some of the top sources of fibre to improve your digestion. Chia Seeds These are a rich source of antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and soluble fibre. Two tablespoons provide about 10 g fibre, which supports inflammation reduction, the lowering of cholesterol and helps regulate bowel function. Soluble fibre stimulates …

From boosting mood and energy to aiding circulation, matcha has a host of health benefits. We explore why you should get some more of this Japanese superfood in your diet. Matcha is a special form of powdered green tea. In Japan, matcha forms the foundation of the tea ceremony, a cultural tradition in which the …

Once revered by the Aztecs and Mayans as the food of the gods, raw cacao is once again being worshipped as a powerful superfood. Made by simply grinding the beans of the cacao tree, the fine powder is a nutrition powerhouse too good to resist. Cocoa beans, the key ingredient in chocolate, contain phenethylamine (PEA), …

Dr Helena Popovic unpacks the science of snooze and how it can help you beat the munchies and save your waistline. Are you getting adequate, good quality sleep every night? If not, your snooze pattern could be contributing to weight-related woes. A lack of sleep sets off a number of biological responses in the body …

Kick your health into gear with this easy detox cleanse by Lola Berry. Summer-time is the perfect time to kick your health into top gear, so what are you waiting for? It’s warmer, the sun’s shining, and you just feel like being more active and moving your body. So why not Nourish it at the …