Growing up as a child you probably heard the saying ‘You are what you eat’ at school and never gave it much thought, understandably so. However, as you grow older, you become more health-conscious and start taking a greater interest in your health, perhaps by choice or just taking an interest in healthy eating. As […]
Category Archives: Health Foods
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Jan
Jan
What is “superfood” really? The term was coined for marketing purposes to influence food trends and sell products. The food industry bestows the superfood label on nutrient-rich foods with a supposed capacity to positively affect health. Though many foods could be described as super, it’s important to understand that there is no single food that […]
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Sep
Sep
The dietary guidelines recommend that adults should consume about 220 grams of seafood per week because of its proven health benefits. We will be discussing what exactly makes seafood the healthier option and why you would want to consider introducing seafood into your daily diet. It is no secret that seafood contains tons of healthy […]
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Aug
Aug
How does a dried fruit compare to usual fresh fruit? the answer, will be surprising to most of us. It is believed that one piece of dried fruit contains the same amount of nutrients as the fresh fruit. What is Dried fruit? Dried fruit is fruit that has had almost all its liquid removed by […]
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Jul
Jul
A glass of chilled grapefruit juice, especially in summer, helps boost levels of vitamin C in your body, which makes them a nutritious fruit amongst various citrus fruits. Grapefruits are packed with benefits from various nutrients and vitamins, including potassium and lycopene. Suppress Appetite Grapefruit is an excellent appetite suppressant as compared to many other […]
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Nov
Nov
Both nutrition and physical activity are critical if you want to gain lean muscle. No matter how hard you are working in the gym, if your nutritional intake is not supplementing your efforts, your body will plateau. We have compiled a list of foods which will provide your body with everything it requires in order […]
03
Nov
Nov
The ultimate goal of sustainable agriculture is to meet society’s food and textile needs without compromising future generations ability to meet their societal needs. Numerous countries, companies and individuals are looking at innovative ways of how they are going to ensure that there are sustainable ways to farm in agriculture. Pioneering Agriculture The Netherlands have […]
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May
May
Consumer trends lean ever more to healthy, sustainable and organic food due to increased health awareness. The trend is driven by younger consumers as they have more concerns overall on how food is produced, sourced and what their ingredients are. Short shelf lives and the high cost of organic produce is a hindering factor in the […]