Archive for May, 2008

The Power of Antioxidants

In a few of my articles now I have mentioned the importance of antioxidants, not only to keep the skin looking healthy, but also for good health.
So many things are starting to become linked to causing cancer and I’m sure everyone has heard the line “___ causes cancer” and “___ causes cancer”. And possibly it’s [...]


Multi Vitamins – What to Watch Out For

Are you currently taking a vitamin or mineral supplement, or a multi-vitamin? Or know of someone who is?
Well, check out this picture:

(from Jack Medina website)
This is an x-ray of a mans lower GI tract, filled with fragmented capsules and tablets stuck together, giving him complete intestinal obstruction.
You may be wondering how could this have happened, [...]


Modern Day Food Warning for Optimal Health

Modern day farming and food processing methods along with modern day diets are causing a lot of health problems due to our foods becoming over processed and/or exposed to numerous chemicals.
As far back as the 1950’s to 1970’s, chemical additives began to make their way into out foods as a means to extend life and [...]


Post Workout Nutrition

Article written for FeedtheFitness.com
Just how important it is to fuel yourself after a workout? In my opinion, it depends… it depends on your goals and it also depends highly on how good your nutrition throughout the rest of the day is.
Post workout nutrition (PWO) is a much debated topic, some people will swear by the [...]


Natural treatment for heartburn / acid reflux

Heartburn (acid reflux) is very common and affects around one in five people, some may experience an attack of heartburn every day, and some may experience an attack once or twice a week.
Many people, not understanding the cause of heartburn will go to their GP and will be prescribed antacid medication. Unfortunately, these antacid tablets [...]


paleo friendly chocolate recipes

Click the link below to download a PDF document containing some chocolate recipes i put together. The recipes are gluten and dairy free and can mostly be considered as paleo friendly.
paleo chocolate recipes
Enjoy!

Chocolate Orange Cake
Banana Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Beetroot Cake
Warm Chocolate Cake
Coffee Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Mouse
Nutty Pan Forte
Chocolate Coconut Snack Bar
Chocolate Banana Ice-Creams
Chocolate Orange
Fruit Kebabs with Coconut [...]


Nutrition for healthy vibrant skin

 
If you want to achieve healthy, vibrant and clear skin, you need to protect it and provide your body with the substances it needs. After all, the skin is the largest organ of the human body.
You can’t drive your car without petrol, you can’t play piano without a piano, and you can’t have healthy clear [...]