A study that used data from more than 130 countries concludes that eating more rice might protect against obesity. After controlling for a wide range of factors, the team found that the results remained significant. Despite this, big questions remain.…
Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential
As more Australians opt for meat-free diets, some are cutting out animal products altogether and going vegan. But is this safe for pregnant women and babies? It is possible to meet the specific nutrient requirements of pregnancy, breastfeeding and infancy while following a vegan diet,…
Egg Nutrition: All You Need To Know About Calories, Carbs, Protein And Fat In Egg
Eggs are spoken of as both very healthy and nutritious and very bad and full of unhealthy fats, which lead to a number of health issues. Eggs have been consumed by humans as food for a number of years. The…
Sprinter Michael Johnson on recovering from a stroke: ‘I did feel like, why did this happen to me?’
The four-time Olympic champion didn’t know if he would ever recover from his stroke. Eight months later, he warns: it could happen to anyone Michael Johnson is recalling the unusual physical sensations – involuntary movement of his left foot, numbness,…
How to lose weight without going on a diet – and it’s easier than you think
It almost sounds too simple to be true – but it works Graeme Tomlinson, AKA the Fitness Chef, is a man on a mission. He wants people to ditch fad diets and insists they can still lose weight while eating pizza, chocolate…
10 Low-Carb Pasta Alternatives That Taste Just As Delicious As the Real Thing
These healthy pasta alternatives are high in protein and fiber. If you’re trying to cut back on carbs and increase your fiber intake, veggie noodles, like zoodles and spaghetti squash, are an excellent way to get your pasta fix. Using a spiralizer…
Scientists reveal eating chocolate is good for your brain
EATING CHOCOLATE every day is good for you. That’s according to a new scientific study that suggests eating chocolate may actually improve your everyday cognitive ability. The findings come are part of a new review from the University of L’Aquila…
Eat Me: Five reason to include pawpaw seeds in your diet
Also referred to as ‘the fruit of angels’, pawpaw is a common fruit in many regions although it is easy to ignore the nutritional value of its seeds. Hopefully, after reading through these benefits in this article, you may think…
11 Reasons Why Berries Are Among the Healthiest Foods on Earth
Berries are among the healthiest foods you can eat. They’re delicious, nutritious, and provide a number of impressive health benefits. Here are 11 good reasons to include berries in your diet. 1. Loaded With Antioxidants Berries contain antioxidants, which help keep…
Exercise, sleep, screens: New guidelines for children under 5
For the greatest health benefits, how much play time, screen time and sleep should your baby or young child have in a given day? The World Health Organization has some answers. On Wednesday, the United Nations’ public health agency released its first guidelines…