The 5 Food Groups

Date 21 April 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
In life, it’s important to accept that many of us will consume too much of the wrong foods. A healthy diet is simple and easy to do if we just ate more fruit, vegetables, bread, cereals, potatoes, and pasta. We should be including in our diet a variety of foods taken…
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Nutrition advice

Date 13 December 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
It is frightening to think that anyone could be dealing with respiratory problems, but even more frightening is when nutritionists don’t suggest the right supplements to help you address reflux. It’s great to have advice that makes a difference to our health. I have been told there is a possible…
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Your 5 a day

Date 14 January 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
As part of a balanced diet, fruit and vegetables can help us stay healthy. The UK Government has been telling us that we need to have five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, which includes 5 portions of fruit and vegetables together. Five reasons for us to consume our…
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Making Health Work

Date 13 November 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
I’m never too far away from thinking about my health, so I thought I’d explore ways in which we can try to help prevent serious illness. Hopefully some of these tips help: It’s important to consume the right number of calories to balance their energy consumed with the energy they…
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The health benefits of Mango

Date 17 October 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Mango contains phenolic compounds and natural antioxidant properties. These properties help combat breast, prostate and colon cancer and helps with the signs of ageing. What do we know about Mango and why is it so good for us? Mango is cultivated throughout tropical climates and originates from India; Mango extract…
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The health benefits of Popcorn

Date 30 May 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
It is hard to believe that Popcorn, the cinema snack is now making a comeback as a super-food that is actually good for us. According to research popcorn may not only prevent cancer but it can also help those trying to diet. It is a wholegrain food, which has been…
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Role models on healthy eating

Date 17 April 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Over the years I have tried to be a good role model for myself as well my children. Ever since my children were little I always insisted they sit down to a healthy nutritious meal. As children, we learn from an early age what we can get away with and what…
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Carrots and Carrot Juice

Date 12 April 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Carrot juice isn’t on the top of everyone’s mind or list, but it has such beneficial qualities, so I thought I’d blog about it. Carrots contain vitamins and nutrients and together with their therapeutic properties they work with other foods and juices very well. The Ancient Greeks used to drink…
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The Sunshine Vitamin cont.d

Date 1 March 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
We know we get Vitamin D from the sun, but we can also get Vitamin D from some of the foods we eat. Vitamin D is found in both dairy products and oily fish. Vitamin D has various roles. It helps control the immune system and also promotes cell development.…
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The Sunshine Vitamin

Date 28 February 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
The lack of sufficient Vitamin D, also known as the 'sunshine vitamin' can be a problem for many people, particularly in the winter months. Research shows that people are deficient in Vitamin D because the sunlight produced in the winter months is insufficient for the ...
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Cranberries

Date 10 January 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
It has long been documented that cranberries are good for bladder infections and maintaining natural health and well-being, but with regular consumption they are also known to lower our chances of developing stomach cancer and gastric ulcers, which is one of the known causes of stomach cancer. Frozen or fresh…
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Nutrients in food

Date 21 December 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Fruit and vegetables most importantly form the basis of nutrition. The stark truth is that what we eat on our plates as far as fruit and vegetables are concerned, may not be as nutritious as we think. Modern farming uses artificial fertilisers and pesticides, to encourage plant growth; but it…
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