Chef Telja Joy
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Want to lower your blood pressure?
A plant-based diet high in potassium and low in sodium will make a difference, research suggests. Plants – not pills – might be key, according to a study published in February in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Participants who followed a plant-based diet, from vegan to pescatarian to semi-vegetarian, reported lower blood ... more
Read moreCan coffee help you beat diabetes?
Drinking more coffee could help prevent diabetes, according to Harvard scientists. People who boost their coffee intake by more than a cup a day have an 11 per cent lower risk of developing diabetes, according to the study. Scientists at Harvard School of Public Health looked at data on almost 100,000 female ... more
Read more5 ANTI-AGING SUPER FOOD
Ah, the woes of aging. Your skin starts sagging, spots start coming up and lines form. All too familiar? It’s time to ditch the unhealthy fast food and hawker food for something a little more healthy. Here are some super food that will prevent aging and have you looking years ... more
Read moreEating beans and pulses daily can reduce bad cholesterol by 5 percent
Eating beans and pulses daily can reduce bad cholesterol According to a new study, eating one serving a day of beans, peas or lentils can significantly reduce “bad cholesterol” and therefore the risk of cardiovascular disease. Sievenpiper of St Michael’s Hospital here said that by eating one serving a day ... more
Read more11 Foods and Natural Remedies For Healthy Hair Growth
Hair loss affects both men and women. While genetics plays a role, there are other factors, including hormonal imbalances, an underactive thyroid gland, nutrient deficiencies and insufficient scalp circulation. In addition, there are many foods that offer vitamins and minerals that support healthy hair. Here are the top 11 foods and ... more
Read moreStudy Says That Vegetarians Are Not As Healthy As Meat Eaters!
Study Says That Vegetarians Are Not As Healthy As Meat Eaters! A controversial study has concluded that vegetarians are less healthy than meat-eaters. Although vegetarians who tend to drink less, smoke less and are physically more active, have lower body mass indexes, they end up less healthy and happy than ... more
Read more7 Cancer Fighting Culinary Spices and Herbs
Spices and herbs have long been used for medicinal purposes, such as fighting indigestion and other digestive problems. Although science is uncertain about the direct benefits of consuming certain spices and herbs with regard to protecting against and fighting cancer and its side effects, their indirect beneficial effects may be ... more
Read moreNine Top Sources of Iron
Iron is a very important mineral, and can be found in many foods that you might not expect. It is estimated that in Australia, up to five per cent of the population has iron deficiency or anaemia. Iron is a mineral required to transport oxygen through the blood and is essential for providing energy ... more
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