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Consider Ditching Processed Foods & Live a Healthier Life
Sep 16, 2013
Packaged and processed foods are as detrimental to your health as they are to your waistline. Not only do most of these foods have high calories, but they have additives and preservatives that are not only hard to pronounce, but hard for our bodies...What is Oxytocin?
Sep 09, 2013
You know that feeling you get when you hug or kiss the love of your life? It’s all down to oxytocin, which is also known as the cuddle hormone—a powerful hormone that connects you and your partner and acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain, controlling...Eating Healthy on a Budget
Aug 23, 2013
Does it cost more to eat healthily than to fill up on fast foods? That is the question researchers in the US set out to answer in two separate studies. It seems the answer depends on whether you can cook, how you measure food and your income. Fruit...Should You Cut Out Wheat?
Aug 16, 2013
On my naturopath's advice last year, I cut all wheat and dairy from my diet. The proof is in the wheat-free, dairy-free pudding: I feel lighter, leaner, my skin is clearer and my digestion is finally functioning the way it should. If you've been thinking...Which Sugar Free Substitute for Me?
Jul 30, 2013
Sit at any café table and you're likely to spot a glass stuffed with colourful sugar and sugar substitute packets. With so many sweeteners out there, it can be tricky to know which one to choose. So let's take a look at sugar substitutes and working...Is Fasting Safe?
Jul 19, 2013
Recently, a personal trainer friend told me they fasted once a week for various health reasons. I was stunned – doesn't fasting stall your metabolism and make you gain weight? Intrigued, I decided to investigate. Is fasting effective for weight loss?The Healing Power of Polyphenols
Jul 16, 2013
You can find many articles here on NT Pages and elsewhere about the benefits of certain "superfoods." As they are discovered, each of these superfoods is put under the microscope in order to reveal the "secret" ingredient that makes them so beneficial...4 Great Reasons to Eat Dark Chocolate
Jul 12, 2013
I've ditched milk chocolate and gone dark. Since I was never going to give up the sweet stuff, it seemed smart to swap it for a less sugary and more nutritious variety. Dark chocolate has a lot going for it and in this article we share 4 great reasons...Boost Your Immunity With Shiitake Mushrooms
Jun 05, 2013
If you're keen to give your immunity a boost, consider munching on shiitake mushrooms. Research has suggested that the humble fungi may help improve immune function and lower cholesterol. What are Shiitake Mushrooms? Commonly grown in Asian countries, the...Tea for Enhanced Health
May 31, 2013
Few things are as delightfully warm and delicious as a hot cuppa. And when a group of nutrition scientists met recently at the United States Department of Agriculture, they presented convincing new evidence that confirms the enormous health benefits...Bananas: The Unsung Superfood
May 28, 2013
It seems like every week, a new "superfood" is being introduced to the public. Many of these are exotic and expensive fruits that are often only available in Australia in supplement or extract form. Others, such as blueberries, are seasonal, so we...What is Taurine?
May 22, 2013
Until the controversy over the dangers of energy drinks flared up, taurine was a word most familiar to sports nutritionists and medical practitioners. It only achieved notoriety when it became associated with energy drinks. What is taurine? Is it something...Keeping a Food Journal
May 15, 2013
Trying to lose weight or stick to a healthy diet can be hard enough without adding the burden of keeping a food journal to your regime. However, according to many dietitians and nutritionists, a food journal may be just what you need to see your dieting...What Are Superfoods?
Apr 15, 2013
What are superfoods? The term, "superfood" seemed to appear out of nowhere in the late 1990s, after researchers began discovering that some fruits, berries and vegetable contain high levels of antioxidants and other ingredients that have powerful health...Good Tuna, Bad Tuna: What to Choose
Apr 08, 2013
Tuna outsells every other fish by far. That's not surprising, since everybody loves tuna and it is regarded as healthy and great for dieters. Tuna has been getting some bad press lately, though. Is canned tuna safe and nutritiious for eating? Has our...Learning About Food Labelling
Mar 27, 2013
Food labelling is required by law in order to help consumers better understand the nutritional value of the packaged foods they are buying and help ensure they are safe for consumption. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is the regulatory...Why Drink Aloe Vera Juice?
Mar 18, 2013
Aloe vera is one of the most popular and cherished medicinal plants in the world. For thousands of years, it has been used as a topical ointment in treating wounds, burns, and various skin disorders. Various indigenous cultures have discovered the...The Importance of Breakfast
Mar 08, 2013
In a world where time is of the essence, people are finding less time to sit down for a healthy breakfast. Often breakfast consists of either nothing, or a quick swig of coffee to assist with the speedy digestion of the cereal bar. Nutritionists writhe...What are Polyphenols?
Mar 06, 2013
Keeping up with the latest discoveries about the benefits of natural foods can become overwhelming. How do antioxidants work? What chemicals and chemical reactions make certain foods healthier than others? One of the most talked about topics in nutrition...Food as Medicine: Nutrition & Dieting for Perfect Health
Feb 28, 2013
"Let medicine be thy food, and food be thy medicine." Hippocrates of Cos, Greece, 460-377 B.C. How many times have we heard this much advertised message? As we live through the bustle of everyday life, the significance of this rings true to many. Hippocrates...