3-Dec 2024: Seasonal Eating - Harnessing the Nutritional Power of Winter Vegetables
Eating in sync with the seasons isn’t just about sustainability - it’s also about enjoying vegetables at their peak flavour and nutritional value. As winter settles in, it's the perfect time to embrace hearty, nutrient-dense vegetables like Brussels sprouts, squash, kale, and parsnips. These seasonal gems provide essential... (Sign up above to download the full newsletter)
26-Nov 2024: Omega-3s - Beyond Fish
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that our bodies cannot produce on their own. Known for their anti-inflammatory properties, they play a key role in brain health, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, and supporting overall cellular function. While fish like salmon and mackerel are common sources ofomega-3s, many people are exploring plant-based options... (Sign up above to download the full newsletter)
19-Nov 2024: The Role of Protein: A Game-Changer for Your Health
Protein is often called the "building block of life," and for good reason. It’s vital for every cell in your body and plays a critical role in maintaining muscle, repairing tissues, and producing enzymes and hormones. Yet, despite its importance... (Sign up above to download the full newsletter)
12-Nov 2024: Food That Can Help You Live Longer
Out of all the food groups analysed by a team of Harvard University
researchers, leafy greens was associated with the greatest reduction in risk (ca. 25%) of all-cause mortality and the strongest protection against coronary heart disease and stroke. Eating leafy greens every day could also... (Sign up above to download the full newsletter)
5-Nov 2024: Is Fibre the Key to a Healthier Life?
Why is there so much hype about fibre? Unlike other carbs, fibre is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest. While most carbs are broken down into sugars for energy, fibre passes through the digestive system largely intact. This unique quality makes fibre essential for helping to... (Sign up above to download the full newsletter)
29-Oct 2024: Are You Deficient in this Vital Vitamin?
Known as the "sunshine vitamin," vitamin D is not only vital for supporting a broad range of physical functions, but also is critical for our mental health and emotional well-being. Adequate vitamin D levels have been associated with protection against a broad range of issues, including... (Sign up above to download the full newsletter)
22-Oct 2024: Sleep Is Essential to Achieving Your Goals
In a recent panel discussion at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, researchers stressed that sleep plays a critical role in memory retention, cardiovascular health, and immune function. Not only can good sleep boost immunity and help lower the risk of chronic illnesses, it can also... (Sign up above to download the full newsletter)
15-Oct 2024: Your Secret Weapon to Fight Viruses
It's that time of year again! The weather is changing fast, and inevitably, more and more of us are coming down with a cold or the flu. One of the best ways to improve your immunity right now is to increase your Vitamin C intake. A great way of doing so is with sauerkraut - just 1 cup has roughly 690mg of Vitamin C, 12x more than... (Sign up above to download the full newsletter)