The whole world loves to drink coffee. Everyone is looking for their caffeine fix to get them through their busy day. I must be one of the very few that hates the taste of coffee. I have always been more of a tea drinker. So is coffee really that bad for you? There are soContinue reading “Coffee: Friend or Foe?”
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Why Your Desk Job Is Slowly Killing You
Most people including myself have an office job and we tend to spend many hours a day, a week sitting at our desks answering emails, conference calls and attending endless meetings. A sedentary lifestyle can lead to an early death. According to a recent study if you spend more than 4 hours sitting down whetherContinue reading “Why Your Desk Job Is Slowly Killing You”
Stress and the Digestive System
We have all suffered from stress at some point in our lives whether due to exams, work, a bereavement, an illness, children, divorce, financial troubles or other. Most of us when under stress instead of finding ways to relax tend to have more coffee, fizzy drinks and sweets to keep us going. When you are stressedContinue reading “Stress and the Digestive System”
Eating on a Budget
Healthy food does not have to be expensive. While it is true that organic costs more you can still eat well without breaking the bank. It all depends on the choices you make and what you buy. Always buy seasonal produce Eating what is in season is always cheaper. All produce that is imported willContinue reading “Eating on a Budget”
5 Reasons You May Not Be Losing Weight
You are doing everything you can to lose weight, going to the gym regularly and eating healthy but still no results. As we age our metabolism tends to slow down and we will often make mistakes. Here below are a few tips to help. Not drinking enough water Drinking water is important to remove allContinue reading “5 Reasons You May Not Be Losing Weight”
Black Quinoa Salad
This salad is so quick and easy to make. You can have it for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack. It is tasty and super healthy. I cooked the quinoa but you can buy packs of already cooked quinoa making it even easier if you are pushed for time. Ingredients Makes a big bowlContinue reading “Black Quinoa Salad”
Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting seems to be the latest trend but it is actually very good. I practice it myself and the benefits are enormous. I no longer wake up bloated and my water retention has also improved not to mention the increase in energy. What is intermittent fasting Intermittent fasting is a fasting pattern where youContinue reading “Intermittent Fasting”
What I Eat In A Day
I get many emails and private messages asking what is my daily food intake. So I thought I would dedicate a post sharing with you what I eat during the day. Breakfast 20 minutes before I eat anything I have a large glass of water with lemon to alkalise my body. I tend to haveContinue reading “What I Eat In A Day”
5 Tips on How to Find Balance in Your Life
Finding balance in our every day lives can often be very challenging especially today when we lead such hectic lives. There are a lot of women who struggle to find the balance with motherhood and holding a job which leads to major stress. How often have we said to ourselves that there are not enoughContinue reading “5 Tips on How to Find Balance in Your Life”
Turmeric Paste
Turmeric is so good for you. It is anti-cancer. This paste is so easy to make. If you have it on its own it will not taste that great, but you can put it into your smoothies, almond milk, porridge and curries. I even put it on my oven baked fish. Ingredients I/2 cup ofContinue reading “Turmeric Paste”