Turmeric study

Date 14 October 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
My blogs aren't just about my thoughts, feelings and experiences. My blogs also reflect my keen interest in all aspects of lifestyle choices and healthy living, including nutrition and alternative remedies. Today I'm looking at Turmeric. Turmeric looks a bit like ginger root, but ground down, you get the familiar…
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How much protein?

Date 20 September 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
How much protein is too much? A simple question, yet not one that is easy to answer. Some exercise researchers say more protein is better. It’s filling, beneficial for appetite suppression and weight loss and also helps prevent loss of muscle mass and strength as people age. Animal sources of…
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The Raw Food Diet

Date 16 August 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
I wanted to write about The Raw Food diet in more detail as part of my Diet and Nutrition blogs. A Raw Food diet is based on uncooked, unprocessed, mostly organic foods. The staples in this diet are raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and sprouted grains. Some people also eat…
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Berries

Date 11 July 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
Breakfast wouldn’t be breakfast without the mandatory berries, all of which are packed full of antioxidant goodness. Berries are also low in calories. Blueberries contain 57 calories per 100 grams; strawberries contain 33 per 100 grams; blackberries contain 43 calories per 100 grams and raspberries contain 53 calories ...
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BBC healthy eating documentary

Date 16 June 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
I felt compelled to write a blog about a recent TV programme, ‘The Truth About Healthy Eating’ with Fiona Phillips. I couldn’t believe what I was watching and how biased the BBC was. Even though some of the points in the documentary may have been justified through lab research, it’s up…
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Nutrition and Mental Health

Date 19 May 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
Unfortunately, the role of Nutrition isn’t always recognised when it comes to mental health, but it is possible that a more balanced mood can be achieved, by ensuring our diet provides adequate amounts of essential fats, complex carbohydrates, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. It is estimated that nearly two thirds…
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The benefits of oats

Date 16 April 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
Oats are a low GI food and are naturally gluten free. They are not related to grains containing gluten like rye, barley or wheat. Unfortunately, though they can sometimes be contaminated with wheat when they're processed or grown. They can be consumed as part of a gluten free diet if…
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Healthy option take-outs

Date 15 March 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
It’s the end of a long day, you’ve been cooking for what seems like weeks without a break and as a treat you decide on a take away, so before you reach for the menu, why not think about making your takeaway that little bit healthier. Look at your ratios…
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Dairy & Parkinson's disease

Date 13 February 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
A new study has found a link between contaminants found in milk and the risk of developing the brain disorder Parkinson's Disease. While previous studies have found a correlation between dairy products and a higher risk of developing Parkinson's Disease, there was little evidence to detail how dairy products like…
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Monitoring Food Portions

Date 11 January 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
Monitoring the portions of food we eat is essential if we are to maintain a healthy weight. Eating the right amount of food is an important part to us achieving a balanced diet. So how much should we be eating? Well we all need a certain amount of calories. Daily…
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Digestion & Absorption

Date 16 December 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
Good nutrition is only as good as the body’s ability to absorb what we consume. Digestion and absorption of nutrients are vital if we are to stay well. When we chew food properly, the body has a chance to absorb the food we eat. Good digestion breaks down the food…
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Cutting sugar out

Date 14 November 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
Cutting out sugar can be one of the hardest things to do. In a way, it’s easier not to start, but with the food industry still promoting products that include sugar, it’s not surprising we’re eating more of it. Sugar is addictive, the more sugar we eat, the more sugar…
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