A glass of orange juice with each meal is the easiest way to ensure optimum iron absorption. Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron but only if both iron and vitamin C are present in the gut at the same time.
Nuts are loaded with nutrients like protein, calcium and vitamin E, which makes them a healthy snack. But remember, they’re high in kilojoules so eat a handful, not a bowlful.
Head to the blender and ‘disguise’ them. Try putting cooked vegetables in the blender then adding them to your kids’ favourite pasta sauce. You could also use the vegetable blend to make the liquid for a hearty beef casserole or mix it with a low salt soy sauce and...
If you don’t drink, but want some of the health benefits attributed to red wine, pour yourself a glass of grape juice. Like wine, grape juice is full of protective pigments known as flavonoids. Unlike wine, it doesn’t stop you from driving home safely if you...
Can’t stop snacking throughout the day? Make yourself some trail mix in a snap lock bag that you can carry with you. Include nuts, dried fruit, yoghurt bits, seeds, and a small amount of chopped dark chocolate.
If you’re constantly fighting sugar cravings, try the 10 minute tip. For 10 minutes, distract yourself by going for a short walk or vacuuming. Chances are your sugar craving will pass while you’re busy being active. Deeper coloured vegies are higher in nutrients....
Go For Clear fluids Dry toast or crackers Arrowroot and oatmeal Soft, bland fruits such as banana Avoid Sweets and cake Hot and spicy food Food with a strong odour Fatty, greasy or fried...
Remember these golden rules and you’ll be on the road to health and happiness! Start the day with a nutritious brekkie that’ll kick-start your metabolism and keep you full ‘til lunch. Drink, drink, drink! Water that is, it flushes out all toxins and keeps us hydrated....
Danger 1- When you skip breakfast you tend to grab the first thing you get your hands on. Most of the time it’s something unhealthy coz it’s the quickest thing to get. The consequence of this is you’ll tend to crave sugary snacks to boost your energy. Danger 2- What...
Print Recipe Chewy Sugar-Free Gummy Candy (Only 3 Ingredients) Healthy sugar-free gummy candy that needs only 3 ingredients. You can make it with real fruit tea or Jello boxes. Both recipes are perfect for beginners. Serve at birthday parties, Halloween, or to stop...
