Healthy Food

With rising rates of diabetes and obesity, and sugary foods increasingly linked to chronic diseases, could honey from the hive rescue metabolism from the health havoc wreaked by the refined white sugar? A 2020 clinical study suggests a clear yes! While honey and sugar share degrees of perceived sweetness, a crossover trial in 37…
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In an era where artificial additives and processed hydration solutions dominate store shelves, coconut water emerges as a natural, nutrient-rich alternative – one that science suggests may be just as effective as commercial sports drinks, if not better, and without the harmful side effects. While often associated with tropical…
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A major new study reveals that the type of carbohydrates we consume may be as critical to brain health as the quantity. Published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, research led by scientists at Spain's Universitat Rovira i Virgili provides compelling evidence that a diet rich in high-quality, slow-digesting carbs is…
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In an era where pharmaceutical interventions dominate healthcare, traditional remedies like mung beans offer a natural, time-tested solution to detoxification, inflammation and heat-related ailments. Originating in India but deeply embedded in Chinese medicine for over 1,300 years, mung beans have been revered for their ability to cleanse…
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In a world where access to information is faster and easier than ever before, one of the most overlooked topics is the quality of our food. While we have made significant advances in the food industry in recent decades, we have also seen a worrying increase in processed foods, which often contain unhealthy ingredients. Dr. Alok Chopra, a…
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Constipation and bloating plague millions, leaving many feeling sluggish and uncomfortable after meals. While Big Pharma pushes laxatives and synthetic remedies often laden with harmful side effects, nature – in the form of certain fruits, among other remedies – offers safer, more effective solutions. A Harvard-trained…
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In a world where steak was once synonymous with strength, a nutritional revolution is quietly transforming the landscape of elite athletics. Groundbreaking research, bolstered by the success stories of top-tier competitors, is dismantling the long-held belief that animal protein is essential for peak physical performance. Instead, science…
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As Christmas approaches, supermarket aisles groan under the weight of ultra-processed snacks – chocolates, pies, cakes and novelty crisps – all designed to tempt us into indulgence. But while these treats may bring momentary pleasure, they offer little in the way of nutrition. Instead, nutritionists are urging shoppers to turn to nature's…
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For crops that spend most of their existence underground, root vegetables are surprisingly vibrant, flavourful and packed with health benefits. While summer salads often steal the spotlight, winter's bounty of turnips, sweet potatoes, beetroots, carrots and parsnips offers an abundance of nutrients that can boost immunity, lower…
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Fruits are a natural, nutrient-rich source of sugar that can satisfy sweet cravings while providing numerous health benefits that processed, sugar-laden foods cannot match. While their natural sugars give a quick energy boost, fruits also contain fibre, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and polyphenols, all of which play critical roles in…
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