Articles tagged with: hydration

Q. I have a lot of trouble with wind and was wondering what to do?

Written by Catherine Saxelby on Friday, 10 May 2013. Posted in Medical Diets
Tagged: balanced diet, carbohydrates, drink, eating mindfully, exercise, fibre, fluids, grains, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, hydration, soft drinks, special diets, sugary drinks, sweetener

The question in full:

Q. I have a lot of trouble with wind and was wondering what else I can do. I've already cut out really windy foods like cabbage and lentils but I still seem to have problems which is so embarrassing.

EatKit Archive: TEA, HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

on Monday, 29 April 2013. Posted in Handy stuff
Tagged: drink, drinks, EatKit, fluids, green tea, healthy eating, hunger, hydration, tea, water

EatKit Archive: TEA, HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

Tea - black, green, white or herbal - is one of life's precious things. It allows you to relax, chillax, refresh and be revived. It encourages a conversation and openness in a way that water, soft drink or coffee never can do. It is a joy to sip and savour. It is one of my favourite moments in life. If you share the same feelings about tea as I do, take a moment to read our thoughts and tea moments from the May EatKit online Twitter chat.

Q. What’s the difference between green and black tea? What about caffeine?

Written by Catherine Saxelby on Tuesday, 16 April 2013. Posted in Energy boosters
Tagged: caffeine, coffee, fluids, green tea, hydration, water

THE QUESTION IN FULL

Q. What's the difference between green tea and black tea? And can I drink green tea at night when I don't want caffeine?

A. Both green and black tea come from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis tea bush. Whether these tea leaves end up green or black depends on how they are processed.

7 reasons why I love to drink tea

on Wednesday, 26 December 2012. Posted in Energy boosters
Tagged: antioxidants, caffeine, coffee, energy, fluids, green tea, healthy lifestyle, hydration, longevity, nutrition, polyhenols, super foods, water, wellness

7 reasons why I love to drink tea

There's nothing as refreshing and relaxing as a cup of tea. It's my favourite hot drink by a long way and one I look forward to every day. I drink almost every type of tea there is. English Breakfast with milk is my favourite but I'm also partial to a delicate Ceylon and most things herbal like lemon and ginger or anything with a little peppermint. The only tea I'm not fond of is Earl Grey.

Don't forget to drink

Written by Catherine Saxelby on Tuesday, 27 July 2010. Posted in Healthy eating
Tagged: drink, fluids, health, hydration, water, wellness

Don't forget to drink

Water has been dubbed the "forgotten factor" in our diets, but it's the most vital of nutrients. We can survive for days, even weeks, without food, but only four to five days without water. It's needed for so many functions in our body. Read up on why and how much we need.

Soft drink and sugar warning

on Saturday, 03 October 2009. Posted in Healthy weight loss
Tagged: diet, diet foods, diet meals, dieting, diets, drink, drinks, healthy eating, hydration, overweight, soft drinks, sugar, sugary drinks, water, weight loss

Soft drink and sugar warning

Trying to eat light and cut back on sugar? Then watch what you drink. Soft drinks, juices, flavoured mineral waters, fruit-based drinks and sports drinks are the major source of sugar, according to CSIRO who analysed the Australian diet for sugar intake. Collectively these drinks supply 30 per cent of the added sugar adults consume but as much as 47 per cent in teenage boys who have a sweet tooth and are the biggest consumers of sugar.

Vitamin waters - health drink or sugar hit?

on Friday, 28 November 2008. Posted in In the news
Tagged: additives, caffeine, carbohydrates, children, concentration, drink, energy, fluids, food labels, food trends, hydration, junk food, portion size, soft drinks, sugar, sugary drinks, super foods, sweetener, technology, water

Vitamin waters - health drink or sugar hit?

Vitamin waters make claims on their pack for energy, defence, focus or recharge. Are these true or are they just sugar-laden flavoured drinks masquerading as healthy drinks? Read and download my review of the four best-sellers in this category and see why I think they're in the category of 'lolly water' ....

7 nutrients you need for energy

Written by Catherine Saxelby on Friday, 28 November 2008. Posted in Energy boosters
Tagged: energy, healthy cooking, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, hydration, nutrients, omega-3

7 nutrients you need for energy

I'm always looking to ways to boost my energy level. While no food can guarantee this, I've found seven that are critical to the supply of energy in the body and the peak functioning of your brain. If you're constantly tired or lacking in energy, check your diet for these seven.