Breaking down the Fa(c)ts – Thermogenesis
Left and right, we hear different phrases or terms related to weight management—perhaps the most common term we may hear is “fat-burning.” To some, it may light up the eyes with excitement because it seems like a quick fix to getting rid of excess weight—however, it...
Link Between Vitamin D and the Immune System
You may have noticed that vitamin D has been in the news a lot recently; with COVID-19 dominating headlines around the world, people are desperate for anything and everything that may help. It may not have received much attention before, but for years there have been...
What is the best time of day to take a probiotic?
Probiotics have been steadily gaining more attention as research continues to reveal just how important a healthy gut microbiota is. Your microbiota has an astonishing level of impact on you, including, but not limited to, impacting nutrient absorption, playing a role...
Watermelon Delight Smoothie
It is time for another delicious smoothie recipe. With spring around the corner for us and the fact that we are experiencing some deliciously warm sunshiney days my body is starting to ask for smoothies again. I just adore the fresh beautiful colour of this smoothie...
Creamy-Kiwi Smoothie
Radiant skin is a characteristic that most women long for, but unfortunately, 80% of women reach for skin serums, chemical peels and other skin-deep solutions to achieve glowing skin. What most people don’t realise is that beauty starts from within, and radiant skin...
Nutritional Supplement
What should I look for in a nutritional supplement right now? So, for the past couple of months, we have been hearing talk of Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Zinc and other vitamins bantered about with regard to building our immunity against the COVID 19....
Omega 3 and polystyrene cups
So… I have discovered that the easiest way to breakdown a polystyrene cup is to open an omega 3 capsule and pour the oil into the cup and within a few minutes the bottom of the cup will be completely dissolved. Concerning? Yes! Especially considering the fact that the...
Berry Bomb Smoothie Recipe
Spring is looming around the corner and as the saying goes- “Summer bodies are made in Winter.” Unfortunately, most of us tend to gain a few extra kilos during the colder seasons, and let’s face it- losing weight isn’t nearly as easy as gaining it. Luckily, there’s no...
Winter Apple Pie Smoothie
Who says winter is not for Smoothies? Winter is a time for crisp beach walks, getting windswept and cold and energized by the elements. It is also a time for hot drinks and time spent with family playing board games by the fire. Winter is also a time to...