Recent Healthy Eating Tips

Is Gluten Making Us Fat?

Wholegrain pasta. Healthy, right? Maybe. But more and more people believe these foods are parts of  potentially disastrous trap.

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Top 10 Food Trends Of 2012

People want to get more of their nutrients from the foods and beverages they consume rather than from supplements.

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The Truth About Calories

They're everywhere. But what exactly are they?

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Garlic: The Master Course

Your pantry might be nearly empty and your fridge devoid of condiments, but if there’s a head of garlic in the house, you’re still ready to make dinner.

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When Good Food Goes Bad

In a world of packaged food and long-term storage, a strategy for keeping your goods in premium shape is crucial. Learn what effect plastics, temperature and cooking has on your foodstuffs and make the changes you need to protect yourself

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Orange Heals

In a Japanese study, people who ate citrus fruit nearly every day had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those who almost never ate any.

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Fats That Kill (and Heal)

But are all fats bad? And is the law enough to keep your daily diet safe?

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Skewer the Fat

In an age of microwave meals, few foods feel more primal and effortless than meat on a stick. Skewer some protein and throw it on the braai and you’ve created a prompt summer meal. But give kebabs a bit more attention – a home-made marinade, some well-chosen add-ons, a sauce alongside – and you can create the best kebabs on the block. You have a smorgasbord of options to explore here: stick to the classics by marinating lamb in yoghurt with Indian spices and pairing it with a classic combo of courgette, peppers and onion.

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THE BEST PROBIOTICS FOR YOU

Naturally occurring micro-organisms that can be good for your health. They’re added to foods, especially yoghurt. Studies show certain probiotics can help you fight colds, diarrhoea and more. But those aren’t always the ones in your food.

STEP 1

Know names

Most companies list only the genus and species of a strain. That’s like a restaurant serving “fish” without saying what kind it is.

Your move: Choose products that include the full names (genus, species, strain) of their probiotics. Chances are, more research is available about the benefits, which

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Is Fat The Sixth Taste?

Scientists agree that human tongues can sense sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami tastes.

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Is Gluten Making Us Fat?

Wholegrain pasta. Healthy, right? Maybe. But more and more people believe these foods are parts of  potentially disastrous trap.

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