Beetroots have been used to treat different ailments for centuries. The romans used the roots for medicinal purposes such as treating indigestion. In recent years there have been a lot of research done on beetroot juice and its possible blood pressure lowering effects, performance enhancing capabilities and brain boosting abilities! Studies on food and its […]
Nutrition
Brussels Sprouts Nutrition Facts
Green little nutritional powerhouses – Brussels sprouts are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients that can have great benefits on your overall health! And they’re really delicious too! Brussels sprouts – nutritious and delicious Brussels sprouts are a vegetable that people either love or hate. And if you belong to the latter camp, please […]
What is Vitamin D and what does it do
Now as autumn is here, and winter is around the corner, the days are getting shorter and shorter and seeing the sun will soon feel like a distant memory, I thought it would be a good time to write about what does vitamin D do in the body and why it’s important. What is vitamin […]
All About Carbohydrates
There are three macronutrients in the diet that provides us with energy; protein, fat and carbohydrates! And today I will go more into detail about carbohydrates. What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates refers to different sugars, starches and fibres in our diet. These are all based on single sugar molecules, called monosaccharides. This is the most basic […]
Health Benefits of Eggs
Eggs are one food item I always make sure I have at home! They’re cheap and incredibly versatile in cooking! With eggs at home you can whip up a meal in no time! Also, eggs truly are real nutritional powerhouses! They’re loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, they’re full of protein and healthy fats! So let’s […]