Detox your body with these foods
THE liver is the second-largest organ in the body. It works hard, all day long, converting your food into nutrients, and helping eliminate toxins from your body. Unfortunately, a lot of what we eat isn’t doing our liver any favours. All the proces
2020/03/06 11:20:10
An eggstra source of protein!
PACKED with protein, Vitamin D, potassium and vitamin B12, eggs are a superfood in their own right. They're not only affordable and quick to cook, but they also offer a bounty of nutritional benefits. What's even better is that they're cheaper tha
2020/02/28 11:09:51
When it comes to the crunch ...
CELERY has become one of the favourite vegetables when preparing foods such as soup, because of its flavour, but not everyone knows about its benefits. Part of the Apiaceae family, celery can be found throughout the world as an integral part of ce
2020/02/21 11:01:10
Nothing fishy about sardines
SARDINES are often called the healthiest fish, and some experts call them a natural multivitamin. They’re highly nutritious, and cost less than most other protein sources. Health benefits Sardines are a tiny fish with a very big nutrient profil
2020/02/14 10:50:37
Smoked salmon is such a special treat
PRIZED for its salty, fireside flavour, smoked salmon is often considered a delicacy, owing to its relatively-high cost. It’s commonly mistaken for lox, another salmon product that is cured, but not smoked. However, like lox, smoked salmon is usua
2020/02/07 12:24:32
Squeezing your own is the best way to go
FRESHLY-SQUEEZED fruit juice does not lose vitamin content, even if it isn't drunk immediately, says one of Spain's leading consumer organisations, the OCU. In a review of orange juice, across the country's major supermarkets, the organisation tes
2020/01/24 11:16:53
Syrup is sweet taste of danger
HIGH fructose corn syrup is a man-made product that is produced by using enzymes, to extract sugar from stocks of corn. This sweetener should be avoided, as it has been linked to a variety of maladies including obesity, cardiovascular disease, blo
2020/01/24 11:16:23
Soup yourself up with garlic
GARLIC has a long and proud tradition as a medicine. The Ancient Egyptians recommended it for 22 ailments. In a papyrus dated 1500 BC, the labourers who built the pyramids ate it to increase their stamina, and keep them healthy. The Ancient Greeks
2020/01/10 11:50:51
Spinach cucumber smoothie
THIS smoothie is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and fibre. If you are looking for the best detox drink, or simply want to be healthier, then this is it! Reasons to make this smoothie *It’s a great way to start a day and get some nutrients in yo
2019/12/13 11:26:22
Chorizo ban so healthy for Spain’s car-makers
A SIX-MONTH chorizo ban at Spain’s biggest car-maker has cut employees’ cardiovascular health risks dramatically. Around 600 workers were used as guinea pigs in a study that forced staff to ditch mortadella and sausage sandwiches for healthier alt
2019/12/05 12:22:43