Posts Tagged food

Going Nuts for Seeds

Despite their compact size, seeds are one of earth’s produce, which are packed with nutrients such as fibre, protein, minerals, vitamins and healthy fats. Not only should they be included as a snack, but a part of your daily diet in order to get the maximum benefit

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What is Religion? Food, Faith, Celebrations and a Cookbook!

Food. A simple word which defines living but also an important part of spiritual rituals for many faiths such as Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism. For a globe-trotting dietitian such as myself, I believe that it is essential to understand the role of food in cultural

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The Updates, the Scoop, the News

Dear Readers, Just sending a little heads up on what’s in store for the coming weeks. The next few segments will be written by guest experts talking about a whole range of topics: The “In the Spotlight” segment will introduce you to the queen of gluten free

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Food & Mood: Is there a Connection?

Food & Mood: Is there a Connection? Over the past few years, scientific research has explored the link between food and mental health giving us more insight on how certain foods can affect our mood. More studies are now showing a link between diet & mental health

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Heartburn? Reflux? What you need to know…

Food in your stomach is usually mixed with gastric acid & enzymes when digesting. Now, heartburn occurs when the gastric acid goes up your oesophagus causing irritation and the burning sensation. This is because your oesophagus lining cannot withstand the acid unlike your stomach. If you do

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