Do you think longevity is solely related to genes? If so, I urge you to re-access of what you think. In fact, longevity not only depends on genes but also attitude and our lifestyle. You may want to know that centenarians attribute their long lives to eating well, being optimistic and keeping busy. True to […]
Healthy Liver for Optimal Health and Good Life
Do you believe that when our liver is functioning normally it can filter 1.5 litres of blood per minute? You may think I am joking as it involved a lot of blood. True to believe, it is that our blood needs to be cleaned and renewed in such continually in order to keep us in […]
An Overview of Vitamins, Sources, Benefits (Part 2)
The fresher the food the higher its vitamin content. Food loses its vitamins through cooking, exposure to light or cold and storage, so buy small quantities of fresh food and eat it as soon as possible. Supplement is an important source of vitamins but we should not solely rely on them for all our body’s […]
An Overview of Minerals, Sources, Benefits (Part 2)
Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables as they are high in vitamins and minerals and low in fats. Steamed vegetables can retain much of their vitamins as well as colour and flavour. Eat less sugar since sugar is a carbohydrate source that provides only calories and no other nutrients. Sugar also encourages dental decay. MINERALS […]
An Overview of Minerals, Sources, Benefits (Part 1)
Minerals control many bodily functions. We should increase the intake of fruit and vegetables to provide fibre and carbohydrate in a form which also supplies vitamins and minerals. Make sure the fruit and vegetables you buy are fresh and flavoursome. and buy little and often to gain their full benefits. Read here to know more […]
An Overview of Vitamins, Sources, Benefits (Part 1)
Vitamins and minerals are needed for proper growth and development and body maintenance. They control the absorption of other nutrients and without them, a series of complaints can develop, from headaches to sterility. Vitamins, apart from K and D, must be obtained from the food we eat. Read here to know more about Vitamins and […]
