…Beetroot! Beetroot is low calorie and packed full of health-bestowing nutrients. It contains high levels of carotenoids and flavenoids. These anti-oxidants help reduce the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, protecting the artery walls and reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Beetroot is also one of the richest sources of folic acid, which helps to [...]

…Nettle Tea! The common Stinging Nettle, Latin name Urtica Dioica, may be most widely known for causing painful and itchy rashes on country walks, but it has a much better use. It has traditional medicinal properties which have been valued for centuries and it also has a pleasant taste. Nettles contain a number of important [...]

It has always been thought that crash diets are incredibly unhealthy and do more harm than good. New research from Tufts University in Massachusetts says that this is in fact false and crash diets can actually work better than slow and gradual weight loss. Susan Roberts, professor of nutrition and psychiatry at Tufts, says the [...]

We all want skin which radiates a healthy glow. The best way to achieve a luminous complexion is through good nourishment. According to Body Language, The UK Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Anti-Ageing this, beaming skin can be achieved by following the following steps. Eliminate processed foods from the diet, including high salt, sugar and [...]