We’ve all been there before. We consistently exercise, follow it up with a strict diet, and we see the changes in ourselves – a better look, a well-defined physique and the sense of more energy in our body. All is…

With the Pokka Tea range, you don’t have to wait till you’re at home or at a restaurant to drink tea. You can enjoy the goodness of fresh tea right from the Pokka tetra pack, can or bottle on the…

Kiwifruit: Hairy Outside, Zesty Inside Coming into prominence in the 20th century, Kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) has been grown for almost 700 years in China. Its history began in the Yang-tse river valley in China, where it was known as Yang…

Bok Choy: The Versatile Favourite This vegetable has such an important influence that its Chinese name has become part of modern vocabulary. Brassica chinensis is the scientific name and it belongs to the plant family cruciferae, with other family members…

So what is this substance that we are so enthralled with? Crystalline white cane sugar is refined from the sugar cane by crushing the cane, processing the juice and evaporating it, then bleaching and deodorizing the resulting carbohydrate crystals until…

Eating is a part of life. Your body gets its nutrients from food. Sometimes we can go overboard with our eating habits and it can result in gaining weight. One issue with food is emotional eating. The problem of emotional…

It is a supersized world out there, and most people are surprised to find that their idea of a single serving is actually two or three You cannot measure every morsel that passes your lips, but it is a good…

Whether you want to get rid of the additional pounds you’ve put on during the holidays, or to fit into a new dress for the upcoming dinner, dropping a few pounds is not so difficult. Joy Bauer, recognised as a…

Aloe Vera: The Miracle Plant This is one of the most impressive herbs (Garlic would be another) that has been used since ancient times for medicinal purposes. Sumerian tablet dating back to 2100 B.C. has even recorded its healing ability.…

I have been teaching the importance of understanding acid and alkaline for more than 25 years. It’s a great concept, and is getting more and more attention. We know that pH is the measure of acid and alkaline (or basic)…