Delve into an uncomplicated approach to nutrition
Long COVID: how can nutrition help post-viral recovery?
While COVID-19 symptoms are often temporary, some individuals endure long-term effects. This article describes some of the most common symptoms of long COVID-19, briefly examines the possible causes, and then delves into dietary approaches to support long COVID-19 recovery. How Is Long Covid Defined? Long Covid continues to be a hidden epidemic in many ways. …
The Best of… Healthy & Quick Weeknight Meals That Aren’t Salads
Here are some of my favourite healthy recipes you can prepare quickly after a long, busy day to nourish your body with the right nutrients. These meals are not only balanced but also mouth-watering, so there’s no excuse not to give them a try! I know cooking a meal from scratch is the last thing …
Zinc Supplementation Dangers You Might Have Overlooked
Zinc is a nutritionally essential mineral that plays a role in hundreds of chemical processes in the body. Over 200 enzymes involved in key metabolic processes require zinc to function. For example, zinc is required for immunological function, digestion, skin and hair health, acid-base balance, growth and development, genetic transcription, antioxidant action, and a variety of other …
7 Types Of Foods That Can Help Alleviate Stress and Improve Your Mood
2020 was one of the most challenging years for everyone around the world. With the COVID-19 pandemic, people’s routines and plans were upended, and they did the best they could. No doubt, the year has been stressful. A person could try and maintain an air of positivity, but there is no way to deny that …
How to improve digestion and eat less by eating mindfully
What can you recall about your last meal? Do you remember its taste, texture and the various colours on your plate? What were your emotions like when you were eating? Were you stressed, hungry, happy? If you can’t fully recall, don’t worry! A lot of us struggle with this exercise. Often, eating is carried …
You don’t like cooking? 10 simple ideas to make it more enjoyable
Often, the idea of cooking is followed up by these statements: “I don’t have time” “I don’t enjoy” “I have better things to do” We all enjoy eating, cooking on the other hand is considered to be a hassle by many of us. While it is more convenient to purchase readymade meals or order food, …
Getting the most from your greens
Typically, people tend to focus on what they eat or how much they eat when they decide to make changes to their diet. However, that is merely one part of the puzzle. While picking the right kind of foods is an integral part of eating healthy, the weight of the growing conditions, sourcing, storage, processing …
Nutrition always fascinated me. I still learn new things every day about the importance of good nutrition in life. This was even clearer to me when I discovered my auto-immune condition.
I must admit that nowadays, it’s quite challenging to distinguish right from wrong when it comes to eating well, and following the latest trends on healthy eating habits can be quite confusing.
I hope you find this space helpful to empower you and cut through some of the noise. Knowing the nutritional value of foods and looking at the foods nutritional labels is not enough to achieve good nutrition. For me, eating well is more than diet, weight loss, fitness and calories counting, it’s a lifestyle choice we make every day.