
Isn’t food labelled ‘natural’ basically the same as organic?
We’ve all bought, or at least heard of organic food, and how it’s worth the higher price tag because it’s much better for your health and the environment. You can generally take it for granted that food labelled ‘organic’ has been grown and processed without toxic pesticides, antibiotics, artificial growth hormones, GMOs and so on. […]
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Grow your own organic vegetables in your balcony
Going organic doesn’t have to equate going broke. Considering how expensive organic food can be, unless you have easy access to a good farmer’s market, that might be hard to believe! Those of us living in apartments or similar housing are often jealous of folks with a little kitchen garden out back, growing their own […]
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Why your body craves sunlight
Seeing the sun break through those clouds fills most of us with a sudden sense of euphoria. Sunny days see us all crowding into streets, parks, backyards, and just basically anywhere we can be outdoors! Why is that, though? Because your body actually NEEDS that sunlight to keep functioning right, and that’s its way of […]
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Holiday binge? We’ll help you lose the evidence
You need to shed those pounds before Christmas. But how do you do it without totally depriving yourself of every morsel that makes you happy? Well, here are some tips...
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Why are high-fibre diets good for you?
Interestingly, although fibre consists of the indigestible parts of plants, and passes almost unchanged through your body, it is what keeps your digestive system running smoothly. Kind of how oil keeps a car running smoothly, although it has nothing to do with fuel.
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Common workplace ailments, and how to avoid them
Watch out for these common workplace health problems!
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Why bringing your own chair to office might change your life
Take your office comfort into your own hands!
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The ready meal you’ve been looking for
All you busy folks who don’t have time to make and pack yourselves lunches, but just grab a snack whenever you find time? This one’s for you.
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Sweeten the deal – move on from sugar to better things
Those ready-made products full of preservatives that we know we should stay away from? They’re full of sugar in one of its many incarnations, even if you can’t taste it.
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The best diabetic/low sugar breakfast to complement your diet
Are you pre-diabetic, diabetic, or just on a low-sugar diet for weight loss? Here’s a great breakfast to kick off your day - oatmeal sprinkled with cinnamon, with a nice steaming cup of coffee (preferably black) on the side.
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