The different options we have when shopping for cooking oil have expanded recently. Where previously you could basically pick from olive, sunflower or vegetable, now supermarket shelves are full of coconut, groundnut, sesame and even avocado oils. That's not to mention the virgin, extra-virgin, light and organic varieties of plain old olive oil to choose from! While you might choose your oils based on their flavours, or the cuisines you're planning on cooking with them, there is something ...
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January 15, 2018
Coconut, olive or avocado: Which oils are healthiest for you?
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December 14, 2017
Weight loss diet plan with Eggs and 5 other foods
Are you trying to lose weight around your waist? Exercising and eating low calories are good ways of losing weight but the midsection can prove especially difficult to manage. If you’re looking for ways to burn extra fat while following conventional weight loss programs, we have a few types of food that you can eat to reduce fat: 1. Eggs Eggs are an excellent source of proteins (they contain all nine amino acids) vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. One large egg contains: Vitamin ...
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September 20, 2017
Why a low-fat diet may be bad for you
Although many people believe reducing fat intake is the best way towards a healthy lifestyle, new evidence suggests that cutting out such foods could have a negative impact on your health. Research from the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study, published in The Lancet journal, found that people who ate a lot of butter, cheese and meats lived up to 23 per cent longer than those who reduced their fat intake. The research is led by Dr. Salim Yusuf and Koon Teo at McMaster Univ...
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August 31, 2017
Tips for Juicing your Way to a Healthier Lifestyle
The world of juicing has faced a lot of controversy over the years. While some people swear that juicing is the very best way to get a healthy dose of nutrients and vitamins into your systems, while removing unwanted fat, others claim that it robs you of the benefits that comes with eating whole fruits and vegetables. So, what's the truth? The simple answer is that juicing is truly a wonderful way to get more fruits and vegetables into your system. It increases your chances of enjoying...
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August 8, 2017
What are cheat days doing to your health?
Sticking to a healthy eating regime can be a real test of will power, so it's no wonder that many people indulge in the odd cheat day. After a week of being good and healthy, a couple of treats at the weekend won't do that much damage after all, right? Unfortunately, having one or two cheat days after eating healthily and exercising regularly can actually sabotage all of your hard work. We're not saying you have to cut out treats altogether, as indulging every now and then is a good way to...