If you travel on a regular basis, whether if it’s for work or pleasure, you’ll know how hard it is to stay committed to your health and fitness goals. So here are four tips to help you stay healthy while traveling: 1. Research Take the time to research places to go and eat before you arrive...
With so much noise surrounding possible causes of, it’s hard to determine what the true dangers are. The good news is that when it comes to food, there aren’t that many specific types linked to cancer. While extra weight is a problem (obesity raises the risk of a number of types of cancer), food, in general, is...
Presentation is an important part of Japanese cuisine, so adorn your sweet glazed salmon with easy-to-make shallot curls. Image credit: Steve Brown for Australian Good Taste 0:05 Prep | 0:05 Cook | 8 Servings | Capable cooks INGREDIENTS 55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar 60ml (1/4 cup) Fountain Soy Sauce 60ml (1/4 cup) mirin seasoning 4 (about 250g...
According to the old rule of thumb, you’re supposed to drink eight glasses of water per day (and some experts recommend even more). That can seem like a daunting task on some days, but here’s the catch: You don’t have to drink all that water. Roughly 20% of our daily H2O intake comes from solid foods, especially fruits...
Everybody is well-aware that fibre helps in regulating bowel movement, thus keeping constipation from striking. Did you know that fibre offers so many other health benefits than just that? Most adults do not obtain even half of the recommended daily intake of fibre. This can be saddening because there is actually an abundance of fibre-rich foods in...
Few people are aware of the enormous role magnesium plays in our health. It’s important to nearly every function and tissue in the body, supports a healthy immune system, prevents inflammation associated with certain cancers, boosts heart health, and could even cut your risk of a heart attack. A Harvard University study found that high daily...
Also known as folate and vitamin B9, folic acid is important for so many things from the creation and repair of DNA, production of red blood cells to proper brain function. Since it is a water-soluble vitamin, your body cannot store unused amounts so it needs to be supplied with folic acid on a daily basis. Deficiency in folic acid may lead to...
Constipation is not an illness, sickness or disease. It is more of a simple digestive problem, that gets worse by our lack of attention. Constipation is generally considered a condition in which bowel movements are difficult or infrequent. This results in a dry, hard stool. There are multiple causes of constipation and of the most...
Potassium aids in muscle contraction, fluid regulation, and mineral balance. What’s more, potassium blunts the effects of excessive sodium consumption. A potassium-rich diet helps the body flush out sodium. It also helps relax blood vessel walls and, in turn, lower blood pressure. Increasing your potassium intake while reducing your sodium intake can slash your stroke risk by 21%, and may...
Stress and anxiety are nothing but an invitation to disaster, but did you know that what you eat can greatly affect the way you think and feel? Here are 10 foods that can help you develop a calmer mind so you can deal with stress better: 1. Chocolates Their anandamide content keeps the dopamine levels of the brain in check, thereby ensuring...
Movember, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is an annual global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health...
November marks COPD Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and its profound...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is observed every October to highlight the devastating impact of breast cancer on Australians. Every...