The mind is rarely talked about when discussing healthy eating. And yet, we all know that the mind and body are intrinsically connected. The mind controls all the processes we do, both consciously and unconsciously. So, we wanted to bring an awareness of the links, especially in relation to food choices, digestion and fitness. When we start looking at all the choices we make without being aware of them (ie. unconsciously), we may be very…
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When you make a food choice, it is likely to be because of how it looks, smells and tastes. If you knew what happened to your digestive system each time you ate certain foods, you may change your eating habits. These days everyone is talking about sugar. In fact some say that it is as dangerous to your health as tobacco. Both substances can cause very serious diseases if consumed on a regular basis. The…
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The Liver is the largest and heaviest organ in the body and can be found at the top right hand side in the abdominal cavity, directly underneath the diaphragm. It is the only human organ capable of natural regeneration of lost tissue – as little as 25% of a liver can regenerate into a whole liver – Just one good reason to take care of your liver! The liver’s functions include digesting fats, metabolising proteins,…
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Food digestion requires different chemical reactions. These start working as soon as you start to eat or drink. The chemicals involved reduce the food to blocks of nutrients for absorption for use by the body. Every piece of food we eat is composed of fats, carbohydrates (also known as starches) and proteins. These are known as Macronutrients. Each macronutrient must be broken down into their relative chemical compound in order for the body to use…
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