We all know that iron is important. It helps in producing red blood cells, carrying oxygen around the body, maintaining a healthy immune system, and providing energy for your body. Despite us knowing the vital role iron plays, many people are iron deficient. There are two types of iron in food; haem and non-haem. Haem,
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Have you ever heard the saying that what you put out into the universe is what you get back? While it cannot yet be backed by any scientific means, there is something to be said about the validity of this statement. People who are more positive tend to attract positivity. The way to do this
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These delicious red summer fruits are not only a sweet treat, but good for you, too! Cherries are a stone fruit found on a variety of different plants. These plants fall into the genus Prunus. However, the cherries you probably know only come from a small number of sweet cherry cultivars. Many cherries are categorised
Continue reading »Vitamin B6 is a general name for six compounds, which are involved in more than 100 enzyme reactions. These include metabolism of carbohydrates, detoxifying the liver, and maintaining brain health. B6 is a water-soluble vitamin and can be easily destroyed by alcohol, cooking, and processing. Plant foods retain the vitamin most efficiently. B6 is not
Continue reading »You’ve no doubt heard of quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) in the health food community. Often called a superfood, this grain may seem like it’s new on the scene, but is actually an ancient food! Here are a few facts about quinoa. Origin Quinoa is indigenous to the Andes, growing best in cool, mountainous regions. The ancient
Continue reading »Vitamin C has many roles in the human body, including helping the immune system and aiding in the absorption of iron. But how do we make sure we get enough of it in our daily diet? While most of us think of oranges when we think of vitamin C, there are so many other sources
Continue reading »We’ve all heard that organic products are better for us than other products. But what does organic actually mean? How can so many products be organic? Organic is a word that gets thrown around a lot in regards to foods, beauty products, and other lifestyle products. Many products claim to be organic, and use that
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