Depout!
I’ve invented a new verb depout!! I have observed over the last year or so there seems to be a lot of unnecessary pouting going on. Why the sullen look, is this fashionable? It appears so.
Continue Reading →Avocado advantage
I admit it . . . I am an avocado addict. Yes, it’s true, a week does not go by without the consumption of at least two avocados . . . probably more. The perfect substitute for butter, delightful when lavishly spread on a hard-boiled egg, and when blended with tofu, coriander and a touch of paprika makes an irresistible dip.
Continue Reading →Beet cardiovascular disease
Nutritional nitrates found in beetroot juice improve exercise capacity in heart failure patients. In a recent double-blinded placebo-controlled crossover study, eight patients were randomised to consume 140 ml of concentrated beetroot juice, containing either a standardised amount of dietary nitrates or devoid of nitrates, prior to monitored exercise.
Continue Reading →Moody magnesium
Magnesium is a key mineral used to produce cellular energy, adrenal hormones, decrease lactate acid after exercise and has a calming effect on the central nervous system. It is the second most abundant intracellular element in the body and is essential for every cell. Magnesium homoeostasis is fundamental to life.
Continue Reading →Seed mix
Fresh batches of my nutritious and delicious seed mix have just arrived. As many of you know, the mix is made up of sesame, linseed, pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
Continue Reading →Fishes and bowel disease
We all know the benefits of supplementation with fish oil, and indeed eating oily fish. Improved cardiovascular heath, lowered cholesterol, better memory, improved learning capacity and a decrease in inflammation (eg osteoarthritis).
Continue Reading →Saffron and appetite
I have written quite a lot in recent times about the beneficial effects of saffron on depression, anxiety and PMS. But now this little wonder herb, pokes its strands out of its pretty flowery head to reveal more benefits!
Continue Reading →Spring has sprung in the most delightful way!
Cherry trees are blossoming, the scent of jasmine can be delightfully detected in the air, days are getting longer and there is a touch of comforting warmth on its way.
Continue Reading →Steady-as-she-goes!
Balance is a very lovely word, and even better when incorporated into our daily lives. .. it ensures immense happiness! Let’s do a quick check this winter on how we are applying this concept to our lifestyles.
Continue Reading →Jill’s saporous and sustaining soup!
Otherwise known as pumpkin and root-vegetable soup with cinnamon and ginger.
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