what makes you so unique?
I will say it again: we are pretty amazing creatures! So many times while studying the Principles of Nutrition, have I considered, how completely amazing...
03 December, 2013
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saturated fat, coconut oil and heart disease
It is interesting reading articles on the web that swear black and blue that saturated fat, such as that found in animal products, dairy and...
30 November, 2013
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a world of the senses of smell and taste
I have found a whole other world in the sense of smell and taste in the past couple of weeks! The first thing I noticed...
27 November, 2013
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Asian watercress and ginger chicken salad
A couple of years ago I found the most delicious watercress salad recipe. The flavours of the mint and coriander with the soy dressing were...
23 November, 2013
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why do people eat more when they quit smoking?
[caption id="attachment_4207" align="alignleft" width="300"] quitting smoking will have more improvements to your health than gaining a little weight![/caption] So, people will often say that one of...
17 November, 2013
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are you getting enough fibre?
[caption id="attachment_4174" align="alignright" width="255"] Chia seeds![/caption] Fibre is also a carbohydrate, it is composed of 10 or more glucose molecules, however, unlike most other digestible polysaccharides...
12 November, 2013
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lactose intolerance – an evolutionary phenomenon
School is back! Are you ready for some hard core science? Ha! The lecturer said not to worry too much about the B word -...
11 November, 2013
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calcium and magnesium balance
Calcium and magnesium are both essential minerals that function as electrolytes within the body. This means they help transmit electrical impulses between nerve and muscle...
01 November, 2013
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plant based, paleo or low energy diet?
I feel as though I haven't been entirely clear about the benefits and disadvantages of these three types of diets, plant based, paleo, or low...
31 October, 2013
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