image from @leggybird It is essential that you take care when preparing foods and avoid doing certain things when pregnant. This is due to your baby’s immune system not being sufficiently developed to fight any infection you may pass to…
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image from @lira_n4 Why do we need to eat foods that are found to be naturally high in antioxidants?What are antioxidants?Which foods do we need to eat, in order to naturally fight free radicals? Scientists have found that the body…
image credit: @kyums.photography With some thought and planning, it’s easy to make these nutrient-dense foods part of your daily diet. With choices from virtually every food group, you’ll soon be well on your way to arming yourself to battle the…
Cranberries- The Superfood to Stave Off Bladder Infections
Photo:@reinasierra Cranberries may help to fight off urinary tract infections (UTIs). They reduce the power of certain E. coli bacteria to adhere to and penetrate the walls of the bladder. In about half the cases of UTIs, the E. coli…
Image:@alyssaclift The acai berry is strange in the way that only 10% of the berry is actually edible, the main reason for this is it has a large stone which takes up most of the berry. It is a dark…
Photo:@jbfatass There are dozens of variations of food poison, and none of them are pleasant. One of them is Bacillus cereus. While not usually life-threatening, this common form of food poisoning can cause diarrhea, nausea, cramps, and vomiting. Symptoms usually…
Photo: @neeksandgaston As the nation’s second most deadly disease, cancer brings with it several risk factors. Therefore, it’s logical that we take a good look at the foods we’re eating, and start introducing nutrient-rich foods that are known to help reduce…
Photo:@clarebevanphotography Not only do healthy, nutrient-dense foods nourish your body and help the cells grow and reproduce, they also help arm your body’s defenses to ward off attacks from germs that cause colds. Low-fat meats, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and…
Photo:@SeeDJan When the goal is rejuvenating the body, mind and spirit, the method should be smaller, more frequent snacks and meals. This will help keep energy levels on an even keel, and regulate your blood sugar levels to avoid spikes…
Photo: @SmitBruins When you go to the grocery store or supermarket to buy fruits or vegetables, do you pick just any produce or are you particular about getting organic foods? There is a difference between the two and, after our discussion,…