Zinc is one of the most vital nutrients we need for our bodies. It is used in so many of our bodily functions and if we do not top up on our reserves of zinc we can show signs of deficiency and even become seriously ill. Zinc deficienty can look like: a weakened immune system READ MORE
Tag: Fruit
What Is Lycopene and How Does It Benefit Our Bodies?
I was looking up the nutrient profile of grapefruit the other day because I have been adding it to my juices.I felt really good consuming it so I wanted to know what was in it and share this information. What I found is that it has lycopene in it. I remember reading about lycopene a READ MORE
Did you know that your body loves you?
Did you know that your body loves you? Every moment of every day it is working hard to keep you alive, to keep you functioning as best it can. It is sorting through all the food and drinks you consume. It’s filtering the toxins from the atmosphere, the toxins from the ‘body care products’ you READ MORE
Simple Watermelon Recipe
Apart from being so refreshing and hydrating in hot summer weather, watermelon has numerous health benefits. They are full of beta-carotene (the bright pinky-red colour) which is converted into vitamin A in our bodies. Vitamin A helps maintain eye health and are also high in Vitamin C which is known to be an excellent immune READ MORE
The sugar trend / fad
Sugar: It’s like a dirty word. It managed to hide away while fat was getting the bad reputation, but now it has been exposed. It hides in just about everything from yoghurts to ready-made meals to sauces to ‘health water’. Remove the fat and sugar has to be added to give it any flavour. And READ MORE