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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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Fats: Everything You Need to Know in One Place

Welcome to our Foundations of Food series – where you can get comprehensive, beginner-friendly guides to the foundations of nutrition, to help you make better, more informed choices about your health. Fats have often been considered the enemy of a healthy diet. But like carbs, they're often misunderstood. Not all fats are bad for you. In fact, healthy fats are an essential component of a well-balanced diet. In this comprehensive guide, the second of our Foundations of Food series, we will unpack… Read more

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Fats: Everything You Need to Know in One Place

Fats: Everything You Need to Know in One Place

Welcome to our Foundations of Food series – where you can get comprehensive, beginner-friendly guides to the foundations of nutrition, to help you make better, more informed choices about your health. Fats have often been considered the enemy of a healthy diet. But like carbs, they're often misunderstood. Not all fats are bad for you. In fact, healthy fats are an essential component of a well-balanced diet. In this comprehensive guide, the second of our Foundations of Food series, we will unpack…

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01 Feb 2024

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Recipes for Hyperthyroidism

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06 Apr 2023

Recipes for Hyperthyroidism

A high-calorie diet is a must for people with hyperthyroidism to maintain a healthy energy level. Increased metabolism demands more energy which can be supplied only by the consumption of calorie-rich foods. Bread (wholewheat, rye, and oat bran); vegetables rich in starch (potatoes, peas, beets, carrots, and corn); healthy spreads (hummus, peanut butter, honey, jam, and low-fat cream cheese); fruits (bananas, pears, pineapple, and apples); cereals (granola and muesli); hearty soups (chilli with beans, lentil, minestrone, black bean, and split… Read more

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Recipes for Hyperthyroidism

Recipes for Hyperthyroidism

A high-calorie diet is a must for people with hyperthyroidism to maintain a healthy energy level. Increased metabolism demands more energy which can be supplied only by the consumption of calorie-rich foods. Bread (wholewheat, rye, and oat bran); vegetables rich in starch (potatoes, peas, beets, carrots, and corn); healthy spreads (hummus, peanut butter, honey, jam, and low-fat cream cheese); fruits (bananas, pears, pineapple, and apples); cereals (granola and muesli); hearty soups (chilli with beans, lentil, minestrone, black bean, and split…

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06 Apr 2023

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Going the plant-based diet route? Here are the deficiencies to watch out for

Bookmark this blog for the supplements to take and deficiencies to watch out for when you go Vegan!Research shows that plant-based diets are naturally high in fibre, low in saturated fat, and rich in phytochemicals that help prevent a number of serious diseases. The results of an international study even revealed that vegetarians are a whopping 40% less likely to develop cancer than their meat-eating counterparts. However, a vegan diet comes with its own set of drawbacks, the number one… Read more

Going the plant-based diet route? Here are the deficiencies to watch out for

Going the plant-based diet route? Here are the deficiencies to watch out for

Bookmark this blog for the supplements to take and deficiencies to watch out for when you go Vegan!Research shows that plant-based diets are naturally high in fibre, low in saturated fat, and rich in phytochemicals that help prevent a number of serious diseases. The results of an international study even revealed that vegetarians are a whopping 40% less likely to develop cancer than their meat-eating counterparts. However, a vegan diet comes with its own set of drawbacks, the number one…

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4 minutes

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29 Apr 2023

Why Gluten can be your Gut-Wrenching Experience

Are you familiar with the infamous protein, gluten? While gluten is safe for most of us, it can cause some serious issues for those who are sensitive to it, especially in the gut. In this blog, we're going to explore the negative impact of gluten on gut health and provide some tips on how to deal with it. Now, here's a fun fact, did you know that the word "gluten" comes from the Latin word for "glue?" It's no wonder… Read more

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Why Gluten can be your Gut-Wrenching Experience

Why Gluten can be your Gut-Wrenching Experience

Are you familiar with the infamous protein, gluten? While gluten is safe for most of us, it can cause some serious issues for those who are sensitive to it, especially in the gut. In this blog, we're going to explore the negative impact of gluten on gut health and provide some tips on how to deal with it. Now, here's a fun fact, did you know that the word "gluten" comes from the Latin word for "glue?" It's no wonder…

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14 Aug 2023

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