Pesticides and Food

Date 15 November 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
None of us would choose to eat dangerous pesticides with our fruit and vegetables every day and yet that is what we do. Sadly, much of the produce we eat, which is grown around the world is treated with chemicals, primarily to kill off bugs and disease and to maximise…
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White or wholegrain bread?

Date 12 October 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
I’ve always been told and gone with the fact that wholegrain has to be better than white bread. For those of us interested in health, the results of a recent new study comparing the health effects of white bread versus wholegrain sourdough bread are very interesting indeed. The study compared…
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Healthy Snacking

Date 13 September 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
Snacking between meals can contribute to maintaining a healthy balanced diet, as long as those snacks are healthy; so it’s equally as important when considering snacks to make sure we also think about the right overall energy intake as part of a varied diet. Although there isn’t much research out…
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Foods containing trans-fats

Date 15 August 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
Trans fats, known as (‘Trans Fatty Acids’) made through the chemical process of hydrogenation of oils, is bad for us. Hydrogenation as it’s known, solidifies liquid oils, increases the flavour stability of oils and foods that contain them and also increases the shelf life of foods. It’s important to avoid…
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Dangers of Trans-fats

Date 10 July 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, trans fats have been associated with increased risk of numerous diseases, including heart disease, stroke and diabetes. They promote inflammation and obesity, raise LDL, or bad, cholesterol levels and lower HDL, or good, cholesterol levels. What are Monoglycerides and Diglycerides? Monoglycerides and…
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Managing weight loss

Date 15 June 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
If weight were a matter of calories in and calories out, we’d all be the weight we choose. We all know the ‘eat less’ principle, and yet, somehow it isn’t. Perhaps, therefore it’s time to consider the problem through an alternative lens. Hunger is a motivated state of mind. We…
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10 portions a day

Date 11 May 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
What started as 5 portions, went up to between 6 and 8 portions a day, now we’re being told that we must eat 10 portions of fruit and vegetables a day, to cut our risk of early death. The findings of a study by "Imperial College" London, confirm that eating…
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Gut bacteria and mood

Date 13 April 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
We all know the basic steps to keeping a young, healthy brain includes eating a balanced and varied diet, regular exercise, and getting a good night’s sleep. Research now shows that our brain health may also be influenced by an unexpected source, called our second brain. Within the walls of our…
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The Benefits of Watermelon

Date 16 March 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
Although watermelon is a seasonal fruit, it is by far my favourite fruit. It’s also good for us. It contains lycopene, a carotenoid phytonutrient that is particularly important for cardiovascular health. They are also packed full of goodness. With every bite, we’re also taking in significant levels of B6, Vitamin…
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Natural Sugars and Health

Date 13 February 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
There has always been a sugar debate, which seems to continually be ongoing. The World Health Organization has recommended taxing sugary drinks, and linked them to obesity and diabetes. As a result many now believe all sugars (including natural sugar found in fruit juice) are a key reason for the…
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Nuts for health

Date 15 January 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
Nuts have always courted controversy for their fattening qualities, so we’ve always been told to avoid them, but now research has given them a little bit of a lifeline, because studies now show that healthy fats and fibre in nuts, can reduce our risk of heart disease. The Researchers An…
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Hidden toxins

Date 10 November 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
It is important to watch out for hidden toxins in our foods. Not everything we put into our mouths that we think is healthy, is healthy. Processing of food has changed considerably ...
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