Quinoa is more of a seed than a grain but it can be used as a replacement for rice in meals, and can replace different types of flours such as wheat flour. But is quinoa good for you? The answer is Yes. Quinoa is Gluten Free As far as grains go, quinoa is a much healthier option to things like wheat, barley and rye. Of course, any grain that … [Read more...]
TOP 2 Best Rated Probiotics For Inflammation & Health
The bacteria in our digestive tract are amazing and can influence and modulate the immune system. But the ability of these amazing bugs to affect our health is not limited to the intestines. It can affect our whole body and influence inflammation as well. So in my usual ways I've been off researching exactly which ones are best for reducing … [Read more...]
Turmeric for Inflammation
Turmeric. You might have heard somewhere that turmeric is good for inflammation. And someone asked on Facebook: "Does it work, how much should one take, and what are the side effects to be aware of?" So let's go over these together now :) While you're here, be sure to to subscribe for weekly nutrition updates about inflammation and … [Read more...]
Top 5 Pro Inflammatory Foods
In the Western diet there are many food products that could potentially be pro-inflammatory foods. This is because the Western diet is filled with food products that are unnatural and this stimulates a negative response from the immune system. It's also because certain food products are overconsumed, in much larger portions than is healthy, and on … [Read more...]
Top 5 Health Benefits Of Pumpkin PLUS loads of delicious recipes!!
Have you ever stopped to wonder about the health benefits of pumpkin? Or maybe it’s nutrient profile and what it has to offer? We're going to cover that now an then you can go and browse over recipes from some of my food blogger friends. Top 5 Health Benefits Of Pumpkin 1. Full Of Antioxidant Power You've probably heard that having too many … [Read more...]
Omega 3 vs Omega 6 Fatty Acids
Polyunsaturated fats, we’ve all heard of that right? But both omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids come under the umbrella of polyunsaturated fats, and yet they are both very different. I remember asking my university lecturer about the reason why polyunsaturated fats have been promoted so heavily as “healthy” fats when omega 6 fats are know to be not … [Read more...]
Is Green Tea Anti-Inflammatory?
I did some research this week looking at some of the latest research on green tea and inflammation. And here’s what came out of it. The short answer: YES, green tea is anti-inflammatory. But if you’re anything like me you’d like to know a bit more, right? Don’t worry I wasn’t going to leave you hanging with the short answer :) I’d love to … [Read more...]
Benefits Of Virgin Olive Oil For Inflammation + 3 Delicious Recipes
After reading this post you will gain some valuable insights into the benefits of virgin olive oil for inflammation, and I'll also give you some practical action tips and recipes on how you can use olive oil in your daily routine!I'd love it if you give some of the recipes and tips a try, so I've included a FREE Downloadble at the end of this post … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #53: Is Butter or Margarine A Healthier Choice?
In todays short food facts podcast we answer the question: Is butter or margarine a healthier choice. What you'll get are a few of the facts and then you can decide for yourself. I already know what my choice is, so what do you think? Extra Resources Here are a couple of videos on the manfacturing processes of butter and margarine. Here is a … [Read more...]
Can you eat beetroot leaves?
Absolutely you can eat beetroot leaves!And they happen to be super tasty and delicious and loaded with nutrition too.I actually discovered that my husband loves sauteed beet leaves. There's a super easy recipe over here that you might like to try.They aren't something most people eat wouldn't you agree? I know for many years I threw them in the bin … [Read more...]
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