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How old is your body, really? How to improve BMR and metabolic age

How old is your body, really? How to improve BMR and metabolic age

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Combatting Emotional Eating

5 minutes

06 Apr 2023

Combatting Emotional Eating

Do you often find yourself heading for the fridge when stressed? Is bingeing tasty junk food your mood lifter? Do you crave a bar of chocolate after having a tough day at work? You are not alone. Emotional ups and downs have been associated with a change in eating patterns in many people. Food consumed under emotional duress is usually unhealthy and damaging to health. So how to counter it? Don't worry! We’ve got you covered. Read ahead and find… Read more

Combatting Emotional Eating

Combatting Emotional Eating

Do you often find yourself heading for the fridge when stressed? Is bingeing tasty junk food your mood lifter? Do you crave a bar of chocolate after having a tough day at work? You are not alone. Emotional ups and downs have been associated with a change in eating patterns in many people. Food consumed under emotional duress is usually unhealthy and damaging to health. So how to counter it? Don't worry! We’ve got you covered. Read ahead and find…

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06 Apr 2023

Autoimmunity and Your Gut: What You Need to Know

Did you know that the health of your gut can affect the health of your entire body, including your immune system? It's true! Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria, which play a critical role in regulating your immune system and protecting you from disease. But when your gut health is compromised, it can lead to a host of health problems, including autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases occur when your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body. There are… Read more

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Autoimmunity and Your Gut: What You Need to Know

Autoimmunity and Your Gut: What You Need to Know

Did you know that the health of your gut can affect the health of your entire body, including your immune system? It's true! Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria, which play a critical role in regulating your immune system and protecting you from disease. But when your gut health is compromised, it can lead to a host of health problems, including autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases occur when your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body. There are…

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23 Jul 2023

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Understanding the Different Types of Sugar & What They Do to Your Body

Wondering whether you should be eating less sugar? Confused about how sugar affects your body? We get it. Many of us have a complicated relationship with sugar, which stems from the different narratives created about it over the years. We grew up watching our parents douse their tea with spoonfuls of sugar and eating homemade sweets that were integral to any festive occasion. Sugar is an intrinsic part of how we mark a significant moment – celebrating anything joyful requires… Read more

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Understanding the Different Types of Sugar & What They Do to Your Body

Understanding the Different Types of Sugar & What They Do to Your Body

Wondering whether you should be eating less sugar? Confused about how sugar affects your body? We get it. Many of us have a complicated relationship with sugar, which stems from the different narratives created about it over the years. We grew up watching our parents douse their tea with spoonfuls of sugar and eating homemade sweets that were integral to any festive occasion. Sugar is an intrinsic part of how we mark a significant moment – celebrating anything joyful requires…

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14 minutes

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01 May 2023

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Salt: Everything you need to know in one place

Salt is an important part of our diet because it’s our main source of sodium, a mineral necessary for our body, but like carbs, they can be both friend and foe. So what does sodium do for the body? How much salt is too much per day? Which high-sodium foods should you avoid? We’ve done the research to provide all the answers. By the end of this guide, the fourth of our Foundations of Food series, we will unpack everything… Read more

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Salt: Everything you need to know in one place

Salt: Everything you need to know in one place

Salt is an important part of our diet because it’s our main source of sodium, a mineral necessary for our body, but like carbs, they can be both friend and foe. So what does sodium do for the body? How much salt is too much per day? Which high-sodium foods should you avoid? We’ve done the research to provide all the answers. By the end of this guide, the fourth of our Foundations of Food series, we will unpack everything…

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14 Mar 2024

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