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Want to keep your weight steady over winter, or perhaps lose a few kilos? One simple tip….Make GREEN TEA your tea of choice. Green tea helps to boost the metabolic rate, which means you burn more calories. 3-4 cups a day is ideal. A 2010 study revealed that 500mls of water (2 cups) consumed before meals showed a 2 kg greater weight loss over a 12wk period. When combined with … Read More →

What’s one simple thing you can do to increase your metabolism and improve your skin? Add CINNAMON to your diet every day. Here are just some of the amazing things that Cinnamon can do… It’s high in Manganese which is an enzyme co-factor used to make collagen (structure of skin), thus BETTER SKIN INTEGRITY. It INCREASES YOUR METABOLISM, increases lean muscle mass and helps to decrease % of body fat. … Read More →

Put your knife/fork/spoon down between mouthfuls. Did you know that digestion starts in the mouth? Enzymes are released (in saliva) to breakdown food, and the mechanical action of chewing food helps break it down too. Many digestive issues are caused by poor digestion, and in many instances just this simple action of SLOWING DOWN can help. Give it a try.

Do you ever suffer from headaches, sneezing, eczema or asthma? Do you wonder what triggered it? Do you know that approximately one-third of fragrances used to make cleaners smell ‘nice’ are toxic? Go and read the label on your cleaner. Are there any hazard symbols? Does it say “irritant”, “poison” or “do not ingest” etc.? Doesn’t this make your alarm bells go off? A 2007 study in the ‘American Journal … Read More →

What do you remove your cleanser with? A warm flannel? Your hands and a splash of warm water? Did you know that the best thing to use is a household cellulose sponge – you know the ones you get from the supermarket in a pack of 5 for a couple of $. It is gentle on the skin, helps to remove make-up, made from wood fibres so biodegradable, but most … Read More →

Did you know Brazil nuts are packed full of Selenium. Selenium is a trace mineral required for healthy function of the thyroid gland but more importantly it protects tissues from toxic metals as it binds to them making them less damaging to cells. Selenium along with Zinc and Molybdenum are needed for detoxification. So if you want glowing skin, give your Liver a helping hand with a daily dose of … Read More →

Yes I know you’ve probably heard it before – balances pH, helps with weight loss and helps digestion – but are these substantiated health claims? Well I have looked into the science behind it. Lemon juice in water DOES help hydrate you (and hydration is good for digestion, and fills you up, so maybe good for weight loss) but other than that it provides 30% of your Vitamin C requirements. … Read More →