by Kevin G | Jan 3, 2013 | Nutrition
The media suggests that Christmas is a happy, peaceful time spent with loving families, though in reality there can be added stresses and strains with excesses of food, alcohol and television as well as limited routine, exercise and healthy food. 1st January brings a... by Kevin G | Dec 3, 2012 | Nutrition
Grandmother taught the fundamentals to good health: “eat your fruit and vegetables”, i.e. a rainbow diet. Dr Ray Vartabedian devised a system assigning nutritional values (www.nutripoints.com) for foods to help you make better choices for maximum benefit.... by Kevin G | Sep 26, 2012 | Nutrition
A fat-soluble, vitamin-like substance found in blood, organs and membranes. Since its primary function in every cell in the body is in generating energy, the highest concentration is found on the inner membrane of the mitochondria, the power houses inside the cell.... by Kevin G | Aug 26, 2012 | Nutrition
Flax seeds come in brown and yellow or golden health food varieties. It is a functional food that is low in carbohydrates, high in fibre and rich in omega 3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid, antioxidants, micronutrients and lignans, which are a major class of... by Kevin G | Jul 26, 2012 | Nutrition
cResearch has shown that these foods can have important health benefits. The quantities required for success in some studies is large and would need supplementation rather than food. Several studies have been on animals not humans , though as you probably already have... by Kevin G | Jun 25, 2012 | Nutrition
Sesame is one of the oldest oilseed crops, which was domesticated well over 5000 years ago. It is a survivor crop and very drought tolerant. Ancient Babylonian women used a mixture of honey and sesame seeds (halva) to prolong health and beauty. Roman soldiers used it...
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