General Nutrition

They are described as sweetness without the calories..Those who are trying to cut down on sugar, lose weight or have diabetes tend to go for artificial sweeteners aka sugar substitutes or low calorie sweeteners. What are they? Artificial sweeteners are chemicals or natural compounds that provide the

If you are into herbal / alternative / complimentary medicine, then you must be familiar with pre & probiotics and their role in health. For those that don’t, this is an overview of what they are, what health benefits they provide and which foods to find them

In a few older posts, I have mentioned some facts about fats..Good fats vs Bad fats and so on. This “educational”post talks about the topic in more detail since I have seen quite a few people with cholesterol problems or others that lack the knowledge…so here goes!

Soybeans have been on the radar due to their health benefits which include cardiovascular health, reducing menopausal symptoms and others such as reducing the risk of osteoporosis. Since I see quite a lot of vegetarians too, I thought I would talk about how including soy products can

Many call it the social drug…We use it but many abuse it. So what are the facts behind alcohol. Does it have any nutritional benefits? Does it interfere with weight loss? How much? For many of you who consume alcohol, I thought I would put down a

As part of a busy and unpredictable lifestyle, dining out and ordering take away occasionally pop up during the week or on weekends. The following points will provide you with a few simple & basic tips on how to make healthier choices in such situations. When Eating

You might have noticed that in the last few years, buying “everything” organic has become a trend. Now, what I wanted to discuss in regards to consuming organic foods is that people assume that the nutrient value of organic food is better. That is not necessarily true.