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Sugar: what everyone should know about the sweet drug
Sugar is sweet, but no so much for your health. It has a sweet roll of the tongue synonyms, i.e. agave, honey, molasses, sorbitol and much more. They may sound healthy but they all have the same properties. Sweet rush Illnesses related to sugar intake are undeniably high. However, that doesn’t stop us from stirring it in our cup of tea or sprinkling it on our favourite cereal. We know it’s bad for us but it’s not easy to stop. If you thought it’s as easy as self-control, think again.…
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Taking Food to Heart: Preventing Heart Disease
Heart disease is one of the worlds biggest killer, killing more people than HIV/AIDS, cancer and malaria combined. The good news is that you can protect yourself against heart disease with a good diet. The disease often presents itself in women differently than it would in men. In addition to the more common signs of a heart attack such a chest discomfort and shortness of breath, women may experience the following: Nausea or dizziness without chest pain Shortness of breath without chest pain Atypical chest, stomach or abdominal pain Palpitations,…
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Grab a Snack: on the go
Nutritious and snack don’t quite go together. However, they don’t need to be exclusive. We all snack at times although it requires some thought and planning. Convenient snacking We all know that feeling when your energy level drops and you can’t help but feel you need to grab a snack. However you haven’t prepared a snack and you go for the more convenient, often unhealthy option. Snacks are easy and have a nice feel in your mouth taste. They also have added sugar and flavouring. Add a bit of caffeine…
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10 Back Care Tips that Work
Back pain is a common concern, which is not a specific ailment but rather a symptom that may occur from a variety of different sources. A good back care routine will help in managing the symptoms. In some cases, people with low back pain find no specific cause of the pain. According to the KZN Department of health, back pain affects up to 40 % of South Africans at some point in their lifetime. I have previously suffered from severe backache and have been diagnosed with acute backache. Disclosure: Please…
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Healthy living: Back to Basics
It is so easy to get sucked into the whirlwind of diets and fitness regimes. When it comes to healthy living, there is no need to complicate things as that is sure to demotivate you. Don’t get deterred by information overload. Healthy living is possible; however, it is not a one-time thing. It’s a long-term commitment, but there are basic ways to start today to pave the way to a healthier better you. A healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean endless training at the gym and eating only salads. It’s about making…
