Healthful Diet & Nutrition

​​ When considering healthy dietary options, potatoes may not be the first food that you think of. Many people are most familiar with potatoes in their processed, less healthy forms such as French fries. Potatoes have also been maligned as a food that is high in carbohydrates due to the popularity of low care dieting. You may be surprised to

Coffee is the lifeblood of million of people worldwide who cannot begin their day without it. Coffee makes people feel more energized, prompting improved work performance and less dangerous sleepy morning commuting. Yet, coffee has other properties that make it a good choice for overall physical health.   Coffee has been linked to benefits including better mood, increase in attention

The first step for many people when trying to eat a healthier diet is to eat less sugar. There is a proven link between high sugar consumption and problems ranging from obesity to dental health. Many people’s first thought would be to cut down on soft drinks and sugary treats, but there is also a worrying trend suggesting that people

​​ ​​ ​Everybody has heard the adage ‘eating carrots will make you see in the dark’.  Many believe it is an old wives’ tale that your nan tells you in order to make you eat your vegetables but carrots are genuinely good for your eyes.  Whilst they might not give you the supernatural night vision you dreamed of as a

You’ve probably heard that clean eating has significant health benefits. But for those not familiar with the particulars of clean eating, it can seem overwhelming. Many believe it’s an expensive and difficult change of habit. The truth is it’s less complicated and more affordable than you may think.   One misconception that can turn people off is that clean eating

Eating a healthy breakfast is one of the most important things you can do for your body every single day.  In addition to providing you with energy, there are actually many health benefits to eating a healthy breakfast to start your day.  A 2005 study synthesizing 47 studies reports that people who skip breakfast are more likely to start smoking

The human body is remarkable in its ability to fight off the many viruses, germs and diseases that strike it on a daily basis. A healthy immune system works day and night to eliminate foreign invaders.   However, factors such as a high stressed lifestyle, poor diet and lack of exercise interfere with the body’s ability to function, leaving it

Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, has been the subject of many scientific studies, and the news for chocolate lovers is simply delicious. To get the most benefit from adding chocolate to your diet, however, make sure to choose chocolate that boasts at least 70 percent cacao. Cacao is more commonly known as cocoa, which is simply cacao that has been roasted

A lot of modern diet advice can be summed up in a simple equation: Calories in must equal calories out for weight maintenance, and calories in must be less than calories out for weight loss. This convention is an okay starting point, but it’s too simple to guide one through the multitude of food choices present in our modern diet.

​​There are a great many ways that you can improve the metabolism long term, including interval training, basic walking, and getting a good nights sleep. If you are curious about foods types, yes there are certain foods and nutrients that can support your efforts to slim.   1. Liquid rich meals including soup and juices: Vegetable soups and juices contain