Benefits of Basil
Adding herbs and spices to your dishes is not just about flavour. There are a host of nutritional benefits and it’s a good idea to include them in your diet each day. Basil is one such example. It evokes the aroma’s of Italian sauces…
Power in Affirmations and Positive Thinking
We are often not aware that our mind can be trained to think positively, and positive affirmations are a great tool for re-training your own thought processes. Research is showing that positive affirmations do in fact rewire the brain.
While…
Food Rituals for Everyday Life and Busy People
Being busy often gets in the way of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. One secret to success in eating healthy while being busy is to keep it simple and create a ritual. Thinking less and making fewer decisions.
If healthy food is there,…
Creative Ways to Eat More Vegetables
Including loads of vegetables in your diet is so important for your health. Vegetables are incredibly rich in nutrients and antioxidants, which boost your health and help fight off disease. Additionally, they are good for weight control as…
Choosing the right olive oil for better health
The benefits of olive oil
We know the amazing benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), such as a huge array of beneficial polyphenols and fats that are good for your heart and brain. EVOO also has a high smoke point, so you can fry and bake…
Cooking Matters and the Benefits of Micronutrients
The Benefits of Micronutrients
We know fruit and vegetables contain healthy micronutrients - vitamins and minerals, but did you know that different methods of food preparation can affect the levels of vitamin content and bioavailability (how…