The 6 best cooking oils and fats to support your health

20 May 2024 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

The choices of cooking oils and fats are more diverse than ever, whether in relation to the flavours they impart or the health benefits they offer. From a sizzling stir-fry to a lightly drizzled...

The truth about detox diets and cleanses

29 Apr 2024 • 4 Likes

The popularity of detoxification diets or “detox diet”, is higher than ever. Promising to rid your body of toxins, boost energy levels, and kickstart weight loss, these diets are hard to escape...

What diet should one follow before a colonoscopy?

19 Apr 2024 • 8 Likes • 2 comments

A colonoscopy is a procedure that allows the examination of the inside of the rectum, the large intestine (colon), and the final part of the small intestine. Performed by a gastroenterologist, the...

Diabetes (Type 2)

Sweeteners and sugar substitutes for diabetes: Should you consume them?

6 Apr 2024

A diabetes diagnosis often comes with its share of dietary guidelines – including keeping sugar consumption in check, whether to help with weight loss, keep blood glucose level stable, or both....

Parkinson's disease

How to eat well with Parkinson’s Disease?

24 Mar 2024 • 1 Like

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the brain cells controlling movement. Common symptoms include tremors, muscle spasms, and soreness, which can make daily...

Ankylosing spondylitis

The effects of diet on ankylosing spondylitis

11 Mar 2024

Diet plays an undeniable role in maintaining good health. It can also prevent or calm inflammation. In fact, diet can influence inflammatory or immune responses, either directly or indirectly, via...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Eating with diabetes: should you go keto?

8 Mar 2024 • 1 Like

Low-carb diets, such as the ketogenic diet, consist of reducing daily carbohydrate consumption. These diets are often promoted for weight loss or health management and are widely popular. Can they...

How to Eat Healthy during the Holidays?

23 Dec 2023 • 2 Likes • 2 comments

The holiday season is all about delicious food and unforgettable moments with loved ones, but it's easy to get carried away and veer off our balanced eating habits during this time. However,...

Mindful Eating: Why is it a game-changer for your diet?

16 Oct 2023 • 5 Likes • 1 comment

In the unending hustle and bustle of modern life, where we constantly juggle our hectic schedules with the demands of others, we often neglect to simply take a pause, observe our plates, and truly...

Polycystic ovary syndrome

PCOS, weight gain and eating disorders (ED): everything there is to know!

2 Oct 2023

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects, on average, 1 in 10 women. PCOS leads to a multitude of symptoms that vary from woman to woman: acne, excessive hair growth,...

Cancer

The benefits of fasting during cancer treatment

22 Sep 2023 • 1 Like • 1 comment

In recent years, cancer patients have shown a growing interest in the practice of therapeutic fasting during treatment. Fasting can be used to optimise the effects of cancer treatments or reduce...

Where do sugar cravings come from? What can you do to stop indulging?

16 Sep 2023 • 6 Likes • 2 comments

Who doesn’t like a sugary breakfast or a pick-me-up pastry in the middle of the day? Our deep attachment to sugar has been the subject of research for decades.  But why do we love sugar so much? How...