Good Health and Nutrition

The Delicious Detoxifying Drink You Didn't Know You Needed   We've all heard that we should be drinking lots of water and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables for our health, but it can be hard to know exactly how much to eat and drink every day. The answer may surprise you! All you need to do to detoxify your body and get healthy skin from the inside out is to make sure that every day you drink at least 2 cups of carrot juice with 1/2 cup of orange juice as your detoxifier drink.   Why this recipe works Carrots contain fibre, vitamins and minerals that help detoxify your body and boost skin health. Carrot juice is also rich in beta-carotene, which is an antioxidant that can fight free radicals. This helps keep your immune system strong and may even slow down signs of ageing! It's high in vitamin A and provides a ton of nutrients for your overall well-being, so it's no wonder why we love juicing our carrots! Orange juice contains antioxidants called flavonoids (...

How Much Water Should I Be Drinking? The Answer Might Surprise You!   What’s the ideal amount of water you should be drinking every day? As it turns out, there isn’t one! It all depends on your age, activity level, weight, and overall health—and even then it depends on the time of year! To make things easier, I compiled all the information you need to know about how much water you should be drinking every day right here, in one place. Here’s what you need to know!   5 myths about hydration Myth #1 : if you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. Not true—thirst is a late sign of dehydration. If you’re not feeling thirsty, it doesn’t mean that your body is well-hydrated; it means that your body has gone into survival mode and is conserving water to keep vital organs functioning properly. Myth #2 : sports drinks are necessary for exercise. Sports drinks are designed for athletes who are engaged in vigorous activity lasting longer than an hour or two. For shorter workouts, plain o...

Things You Should Never Do on an Empty Stomach   When you wake up in the morning and your stomach is growling, it’s tempting to think about food first thing. But if you’re not careful, you could end up regretting that decision later on in the day. Before you go to work or run errands, check out this list of things you should never do on an empty stomach.   1) Don’t skip breakfast Don’t skip breakfast. It sets you up for a day of overeating, says Dr. Rolls. When we wake up in the morning, our body is in fasting mode, and it needs food to function properly. If you don’t eat first thing in the morning, your body will turn to its next best source of fuel: your fat stores. That’s why people who go on ‘breakfast-skipping diets’ end up gaining weight—they are actually skipping meals, which causes them to become more hungry throughout the day, leading them to eat more than they would if they had just eaten breakfast like everyone else, she explains. So if you want a flat belly that sh...

 The Amazing Benefits of Moringa for Your Body Moringa has taken the health food industry by storm, and it’s easy to see why. It’s packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, and so much more! This amazing plant might not be as well-known as kale or spinach, but it deserves to be on the top of your grocery list when you go shopping! Check out these amazing benefits of moringa and start adding it to your daily diet today! Improves digestion A 2005 study found that moringa helped to inhibit lipid peroxidation (stress-induced damage to your cells) and aflatoxin (produced by mould in certain foods) activity. And, what’s more, moringa possesses antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. These properties help with digestion, an obvious benefit. But moringa can also prevent leaky gut syndrome—an autoimmune disorder where toxins can pass through intestinal walls and into the bloodstream. In addition, studies have found it helps fight against diabetes and ot...

How to Keep Your Eyes Sharp & Healthy with These Foods Eating the right foods can be the difference between having healthy eyes or dealing with vision problems later in life. There are so many eye-healthy foods you can choose from, and what works for one person might not work for another, but here are five popular fruits and vegetables that have been scientifically proven to promote eye health. 5 foods that reduce inflammation Inflammation has been linked to several eye diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts. If you’re looking for a way to reduce your risk for these diseases, eating an anti-inflammatory diet may be a good place to start. Experts believe inflammation occurs when omega-6 fats are consumed in excess; however, some omega-6 fats can help prevent chronic inflammation. Good sources include fatty fish like salmon and sardines, avocados, and nuts such as almonds and walnuts. Other foods that contain healthy levels of omega-6 fats include olives, su...

 Benefits of Guava Leaves for Your Body Guava leaves have been shown to have more antioxidant power than green tea, and are loaded with vitamin C, fibre, and protein. These high-quality ingredients make the guava leaf perfect to add to teas, juices, or smoothies, or even just nibble on raw as an alternative to lettuce or spinach in your salads. Here are the top five benefits of guava leaves for your body. 1) Reduces Arthritis Pain If you’re plagued by arthritic pain, consider guava leaves. When studied in various lab settings, guava leaves have been shown to suppress inflammation and reduce joint pain. If you’re suffering from an ache that just won’t go away, try guava leaf extract. It is a potent anti-inflammatory agent. If you don’t like swallowing pills or taking shots, chew on some guava leaves instead! Researchers recommend using approximately 400mg of dried guava leaf per day to get these benefits. While there are no known negative side effects associated with consuming t...

Ways Pawpaw Can Boost Your Health Pawpaw trees are indigenous to the North American continent, which means they’re naturally suited to the local environment and ecosystem. Because of this, pawpaw trees have some pretty impressive healing properties. Here are five ways that pawpaw can help you feel your best every day, from your head to your toes. 1) Pawpaw Fruit Nutrients This tropical fruit contains loads of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A, B6, C and E. It also provides your body with large amounts of vitamin K, riboflavin and potassium. The fruit is also full of antioxidants that can help boost your immune system. It’s considered one of nature’s most nutritionally complete foods due to its high level of nutrients. Because pawpaw has so many health benefits, some even consider it a superfood. 2) Benefit 1 - Improve digestion Pawpaw is a source of dietary fibre, with 1 cup (130 g) containing 6.4 g, about 12 per cent of your daily recommended value. Fibre helps prevent constip...