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Broccoli Coffee is Another Popular Health food Trend

Broccoli Coffee is Another Popular Health food Trend

People have found interesting ways to include vegetables and other healthy ingredients in their food. Cauliflower has been used as rice, courgettes can be turned into noodles and avocados can even be made into chocolate mousse. The latest health food trend is known as broccoli coffee and it aims to get people to consume more greens. A Plan to Improve Health The unique concept of broccoli coffee was developed in Australia by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and Hort Innovation. Research indicates that the average Australian citizen is still not eating the recommended daily intake of vegetables a day. Healthy...
Everything You Need to Know About the Nordic Diet

Everything You Need to Know About the Nordic Diet

With the vast number of diet plans available, some diets have become more popular than others, these include the paleo and keto diets. A new eating trend, called the Nordic diet is gaining popularity. This diet is mostly comprised of natural foods that are typically consumed by residents of Nordic countries like Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark and Finland. What is the Nordic Diet? The Nordic diet consists of large quantities of seafood, healthy unsaturated fats and fibre. This includes the regular consumption fatty fish, organic vegetables, pulses, low-fat dairy and whole grains. Nutritionally dense berries like lingonberries,...
Did You Know That Chocolate Can Reduce Stress?

Did You Know That Chocolate Can Reduce Stress?

Chocolate is a delicious treat that many people indulge in. People eat it for a variety of different reasons. It can be for comfort, a reward or treat, or to simply satisfy a craving. According to new research from Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Centre in Southern California, consuming chocolate can have a positive effect on overall brain health by helping reduce stress levels. A Tasty Way to Reduce Stress After analysing two studies, the researchers discovered that eating dark chocolate with a high percentage of cacao (usually chocolate over 70%) reduces stress levels and inflammation. They also found that consuming...
Prebiotics Featured

Prebiotics

There is more knowledge surrounding probiotics than there is for prebiotics. Both are forms of functional food, yet the former is more widely known about than the latter. Prebiotics have potential benefits like probiotics, but they are different. What Are Prebiotics? A form of functional food, prebiotics are specialised plant fibres that nourish good bacteria already present in the gut. Although they are like probiotics, this is where the similarity ends. The function of probiotics is to introduce beneficial bacteria to the gut, whereas prebiotics help the gut bacteria that are already present. Essentially, their function is to help what...
Probiotics Explained Featured

Probiotics Explained

There isn’t much awareness surrounding probiotics. They are widely available in the supermarkets and consumers appear to be buying them. You might commonly know them as yoghurts or drinks that have added benefits. Probiotics are said to be essential for good health, but a lot of these findings lack evidence. We are then left with more questions than answers. What benefits are there from consuming probiotic products and how can we avoid products with false health claims? What are Probiotics? Probiotics are live bacteria that are supposed to have health benefits. Generally, they are described as ‘good’ or ‘friendly’ bacteria. It is...
Can Diet Help Reduce and Prevent Alzheimer's?

Can Diet Help Reduce and Prevent Alzheimer's?

Our brains change as we age. Factors that can influence this include: genetics, neuro transmitters (brain chemicals), hormones and life experiences. Developing Alzheimer's generally depends on age and family heritage. Unfortunately, there isn’t a definitive, scientific way to reduce the risk or prevent it altogether. Nevertheless, dietary changes can possibly be beneficial. What is the 'MIND' Diet? Everyone knows that having a healthy lifestyle is the cornerstone of living well. What if that extended to our brains? Research shows that the MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) could possibly reduce the...
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