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Sleep Hygiene

Sleep Hygiene

Why do we need sleep?We need sleep to reduce inflammation, repair and grow, consolidate memory, combat the build-up of damaging free radicals in the brain and to build a healthy immune system. Chronic lack of sleep contributes to increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, anxiety and d
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Health Benefits of Pawpaw

Health Benefits of Pawpaw

Often confused with a papaya, the pawpaw is actually a completely different species. While the two fruits are certainly similar in appearance, the trees that bear them are unrelated. Pawpaw fruits come from the Asimina triloba tree, and papaya is the fruit of Carica papaya. Whereas pawpaws are na
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Is Hummus Good Yor You?

Is Hummus Good Yor You?

Most people know of and love hummus—the creamy Middle Eastern chickpea dip that’s laced with garlic. In fact, a well-made hummus tastes so good that many people wonder, ‘Is hummus good for you?’ After all, if it tastes delicious, it probably isn’t healthy! Fortunately, providing you don’t over-i
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​The Remarkable Health Benefits of Grapefruit

​The Remarkable Health Benefits of Grapefruit

Not only does it taste delicious, this popular citrus fruit has a number of stellar health benefits.Grapefruit is a citrus fruit that is widely recognized for its unique tangy flavour and distinct aroma. However, it also has numerous health benefits that are often overlooked. In this blog post, we w
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Nutritious and Delicious Nut Loaf

Nutritious and Delicious Nut Loaf

This nut loaf is delicious and nutritious! It is gluten free, high in protein, healthy fats, prebiotic fibre, vitamins and minerals. It is also quick and easy to make. You can replace the almonds and sunflower seeds with any nuts or seeds of your choice.1 cup almond meal1 cup raw sunflower seeds1/2
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Dairy Free Diet - Are You Getting Enough Calcium?

Dairy Free Diet - Are You Getting Enough Calcium?

Many people are unable to tolerate milk and milk products due to lactose intolerance or milk protein allergy. In both cases dairy products must be removed from the diet. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose (the sugar in milk), due to the absence of the enzyme lactase. It
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