With so much emphasis on losing weight and eating right, many of us are becoming armchair experts on living well. Take our health quiz and see if you know how to have live right too! Answers will be at the end…. Question 1: Holiday plates piled high with gravy, mashed potatoes, and pie are not exactly good for you. How ... Read More »
All of us would have had a negative reaction to foods at some stage…and there are 4 main reasons for this: Food poisoning- Toxins produced by bacteria from spoiled foods or contamination during food production, cause severe digestive symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea. Missing enzymes- Enzymes re needed to digest foods, and some people lack these. The lack of the ... Read More »
You may recall we did an article not so long ago on BMI (Body Mass Index). One of the disadvantages of it, is that it an athlete who is very muscular and has little fat, can be categorised as overweight or even obese. Bring on BAI (Body Adiposity Index)… So what makes it different to BMI, well it takes into ... Read More »
If you have just had a large meal, it is not advisable to exercise for at least 3-4 hours afterwards. After a small meal you should wait about 2-3 hours, and wait an hour after a small snack. Obviously everyone’s body is different, and some people exercise and snack at the same time. Great snacks include peanut butter, energy bars, ... Read More »
1- Improve your digestion: 81% of people have less than 1 bowel movement per day. Bloating after eating is usually a sign of an allergy to something you’re eating(eg wheat and milk) or you aren’t digesting something properly. Take a digestive enzyme to help with this. 2-Balance your blood sugar: 80% of people complain of low energy. 42% wake up ... Read More »
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