When I ask my clients what their diet is like, most of them will tell me that they are generally eating healthy. They reckon the reason...

The best defence against disease is looking after our gut health. What we feed all those zillions microscopic creatures residing in our...

There is no denying the health benefits we get from eating more greens. It can however be tricky to convince your kids (or spouse) that...

Food plays a critical role in our life. What we eat can either contribute to disease or defend against it. The importance of a healthy...

McDonald's - the epitome of American fast food. Pretty hard to find a town that doesn't have a McDonald's - and that's not just in...

We all need enough calcium to build and maintain healthy bones, teeth, muscles and nerves. As we age we need to make sure our calcium...

Rice is a staple food in most households. Not only do many of us eat rice on a regular basis - but snack food like rice cakes, rice...

Gluten intolerance and celiac disease are a growing problem worldwide. An article written by independent scientists links gluten...

Food additives are substances that are added to food to make them taste better, look better and keep them fresh for longer. Some...

Too much sugar is bad for us – no matter what type of sweetener we use. Before sugar enters the bloodstream from the digestive tract, it...

Fish and seafood is rich in healthy Omega-3 fats and provides us with high-quality proteins. That's why the demand for seafood from...

Refined carbs + non-essential fat = fat A combination of refined carbs (such as white bread, sugar, pasta, pastries) and non-essential...

Should I go for healthy or unhealthy? All parents want the best for their children. We all want them to become strong, smart and healthy...

Soft drink giants like Coca Cola and Pepsi have pledged to cut the sugar contents in their drinks after sugar was shown to be the culprit...

I know plenty of people who eat meat every day. If you invite them over and serve up a vegetarian feast, they wouldn't exactly jump up...

The World Health Organization recommends adults and children reduce their daily intake of free sugars to less than 10 percent of their...