Tag: Healthy

Healthy diet may lower eye disease risk

An analysis of recent high-quality research reveals that diet may affect individuals’ risks related to the development and progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The findings are published in Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. The systematic review included the analysis of 18 high-quality studies. Adherence to a Mediterranean diet was linked with a decreased risk of

Study shows how ‘friendly’ bacteria keep our gut healthy

The link between our gut bacteria and immune system is complex and crucial to our health. Recent studies have started to reveal parts of this link, but a lot remains undiscovered. For instance, certain good bacteria were found to regulate our body’s — and brain’s — response to stress. Gut bacteria also modulate the body’s

Healthy Homemade Nutella You Can Make In Under 5 Minutes

If you’ve ever read the label on a Nutella jar you know it is something that you really should give up…. But it is just so hard. This recipe is a sugar-free version uses some nature’s superfood to create a healthy alternative. Use as a spread or the foundation for smoothie or ice cream. Ingredients

Healthy Choc Chunk Cookies

Cure your sweet tooth without sabotaging your waistline. Ingredients ½ cup Cacao Butter 2 x 90g Well Naturally Chocolate Rich Dark or Creamy Milk, roughly chopped (or 180g 70% Cacao Chocolate) ½ cup natural sweetener (such as Natvia) 1 free range egg 100g unsalted butter, cubed 1 ½ cups plain flour ½ cup self-raising flour

Healthy Foods That Can Be Toxic if You Eat Too Much of Them

That saying about enjoying all things in moderation? It doesn’t just apply to red wine, fresh bread, or delicious desserts. It counts for clean foods, too. Because whether you’re talking about nuts, fish, leafy greens, or whole grains, there’s almost always an instance where you can have too much of a good thing. These great-for-you

Rosemary And Cumin Lamb With Mint Sauce

Recipe courtesy of Cobram Estate and adjusted to fit the Be Good To Yourself program. Ingredients 2 sprigs rosemary leaves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 175ml white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Cobram Estate Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500g Lamb leg chops, fat trimmed 4 slices

Healthy Blueberry & Apple Bircher Muesli

According to a CSIRO summary, an apple a day really can keep the doctor away. Evidence shows regularly eating apples can help keep your heart healthy, control appetite and is also linked with healthier gut bacteria. Grab an apple as a quick snack on-the-go, or start your day right with Joanna McMillan’s delicious apple bircher.

Should healthy people take probiotic supplements?

A visit to the supermarket these days can feel more like walking through a pharmacy, with an ever-expanding range of milks, yoghurts, pills, powders and speciality foods promoting their “probiotic” prowess. Advocates of probiotics have hailed them as the answer to all sorts of health issues and conditions. But what exactly are probiotics? And, more

Should healthy people take probiotics?

Should healthy people take probiotics? Three experts outline the reasons for and against the trendy supplements Advocates of probiotics have hailed them as the answer to all sorts of issues Probiotics are ‘live micro-organisms which confer a health benefit on the host’ Probiotics exist naturally in some foods, including some types of yoghurt A visit

How healthy is your diet?

(HealthDay)—As Americans, we’re making some headway in our efforts to improve the quality of our diet, but we’re far from ideal levels. Research shows that healthier eating prevented over a million premature deaths in the 13-year period from 1999 to 2012, along with 8.6 percent fewer heart disease cases, 1.3 percent fewer cancer cases, and