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The truth about lecithin

7 June 2023 by Catherine Saxelby

The truth behind coconut oil

Many “health gurus” tout the benefits of coconut oil. Just type the term into any search engine and you’ll be flooded with articles claiming it controls sugar cravings, is good for your heart, produces rapid weight loss, helps digestion, boosts your metabolism and even prevents the degenerative diseases of aging!

The truth about lecithin

10 May 2023 by Catherine Saxelby

The truth about lecithin

What IS lecithin, I hear you ask. A popular “health food” supplement, lecithin is a type of fat called a phospholipid, which has...

Intermittent fasting vs daily calorie restriction

3 May 2023 by Catherine Saxelby

Intermittent fasting vs daily calorie restriction

As you probably know already, intermittent fasting (IF) has gained favour as an alternative regimen to daily caloric restriction...

Brighten your diet – eat by the rainbow

19 April 2023 by Catherine Saxelby

Brighten your diet – eat by the rainbow

What’s the first thing that strikes you when you walk into a fresh produce store? If you’re imagining the rainbow of colour…so...

The lifestyle diet craze

15 March 2023 by Catherine Saxelby

The lifestyle diet craze

What sort of a diet should you follow to lose that excess weight? These days, it’s pretty confusing with high-protein Keto...

6 foods you should always keep in your freezer

8 March 2023 by Catherine Saxelby

6 foods you should always keep in your freezer

I love frozen foods and use my freezer all the time. Luckily, I have a big freezer! I like having one or two dinners pre-packaged and...