When discussing diets and nutrition in general, we tend to spend most of our time on the contents. How many calories should I be eating? Which food types are good for weight loss and which are not? However, you may still be struggling to lose weight. On paper, a diet or nutritional plan can look […]
Protein is a nutrient that our body needs every day, moreover, it is incredibly essential for our overall health. A relatively high-protein diet has a lot of benefits including muscle building, weight loss, and feeling fuller after eating. A lot of research shows that a higher-protein diet is effective for weight loss, as it can […]
It is very important to have a diverse, healthy diet. This guide lists 5 healthy herbs that you can add to your diet. Nutrition is super important for health and for weight loss and even muscle gain. Forget exercise if you’re not eating the right food. Traditional medicine is often based around consuming specific foods, […]
If you are starting a more healthy diet to meet your health goals, certain decisions can hinder your progress. Here are a few basic mistakes to lookout for and to avoid when embarking on this journey. Are you thinking of going on a diet to shed some pounds? Well, you’re not the only one! Up […]
FOOD FOR LIFE SA is affiliated to Food For Life Global, which is the world’s largest vegan/vegetarian food relief programme serving over a million plates of cooked meals a day and is funded mainly by member donations and corporate grants. FOOD FOR LIFE SA currently distributes approximately 10 000 plates of food per day to […]
With Keto diets and Intermittent Fasting both becoming popular forms of dieting for weight loss and overall health benefits, many are beginning to question which is better and what each involves. In broad physiological terms, the goal of the two methods is the same, but they often use different methods to get there. Overall the […]
Exercising should be an important part of everyone’s routine. Not only will it help the body stay in shape but it also stimulates and maintains the health of the bones, muscles, and internal organs such as the heart and lungs. However, the execution of most, if not all exercises, is not without risk. The simple […]
Dehydration is the world’s oldest way of preserving food but most people are unfamiliar with this type of food preparation and dehydrators are not among the mainstream appliances found in kitchens. There are many good reasons for adding food dehydration to your cooking skills. It can yield great tasting, nutritious food, requires no preservatives, and […]
I was a bit confused about soya before I researched it – and it seems the rest of the world is too. There has been so much back and forth with the amount of evidence that is continuously being published, which almost has the reverse effect of making me slightly complacent about the topic because […]
Best known as the primary ingredient used in curries, turmeric also provides a significant number of health benefits. In the section below, Jo Lewin outlines some of the primary benefits of this popular spice. On a side note: Within the fitness industry, it is a common misconception that in order to lose fat you need […]
