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Fats and Your Healthy
Fats and oils are found in foods of both plant and animal origin. Fats include oils which are liquid at room temperature – like olive oil or canola oil – and fats that are firm or solid at room temperature – like lard or butter. Fats and oils are made Read more
Understanding GI (Glycemic Index)
Eating low GI foods will help maintain your energy levels throughout the day and has some other great health benefits too. What is Glycemic Index? Every time we eat a carbohydrate food, such as pasta, potatoes, yogurt, cereal or fruit, our bodies convert carbohydrate to glucose for energy. Once upon Read more
Why Fruits and Vegetables are Great for Your Body
It’s no wonder that most of the ‘superfoods’ we talk about today are fruits or vegetables. Just by eating a variety of colourful vegetables and making sure you eat enough tasty fruits, you’re helping reduce your risk of: Coronary heart disease Some forms of cancer Diabetes The humble contents of Read more
The Dangers of Drinking Too Much
Drinking a high amount of alcohol puts you at greater risk of damaging your health, both in the long and short term. Short Term Whilst drunk you have a greater chance of: Death or injury in a car accident Hurting yourself (broken bones, concussion) Hurting others (fights, assault) Engaging in Read more
The Dangers of Smoking
No doubt you already know that smoking is highly harmful for your health. Smoking: Doubles your risk of having a stroke It is the major causes of cancers affecting the mouth and throat Reduces your ability to taste, causes bad breath and stained teeth Narrows the arteries, causing them to Read more
