Active Health Nutrition

What is your blood sugar level? A person’s blood sugar level (also known as serum glucose level or plasma glucose level) is the amount of...

Basic steps for gaining muscle Increasing your muscle mass can be frustrating when you don’t immediately see the results you want, but...

What is protein? Protein is a word that is frequently used on television, in advertising and on packaging and so most people are familiar...

Why is exercise important? Regular exercise is important for everybody, not just those who are looking to lose weight. Our bodies operate...

What is bad breath? Bad breath can come in many forms, levels of severity and can even be triggered by many a wide range of factors....

Good health begins in the gut Many health experts agree that good health begins with balance in the body, particularly in the digestive...

About the colon To understand the role of the colon, it is important to first understand how the digestive tract (of which the colon is a...

Constipation is something that most people have to deal with at some point in their lives, but quite understandably, it is a topic that...

The most common causes of bloating Stomach bloating is a common condition that affects as many as 1 in 5 people. While it’s most commonly...

What is dietary fibre? Dietary fibre, “bulk” or “roughage” (a complex carbohydrate) is the part of plant-derived foods that can’t be...

Being a vegetarian Vegetarianism is quite widespread today and is growing in popularity all the time, for a wide range of reasons –...

Which foods are good for digestion? We all know how important it is to eat well if we want to have a healthy digestive system...

Some people swear by dairy, claiming that it’s essential for strong bones and teeth and a generally strong constitution. Others feel that...

So you think you know all about the humble beetroot – the root vegetable so often found in pantries since World War II. But you might be...

A bit about acai Acai berries, previously considered an exotic fruit, have now become a virtual staple in almost every supermarket’s...

Discover the benefits of organic foods When it comes to shaping your daily diet, organic foods have a great deal to offer you. If you are...

About quinoa Quinoa is a fantastic example of plant-based protein, which not only offers a viable alternative for meat and other animal...

Shakes – can they help with weight loss? Tricky meal planning Meal planning, as part of a slimming or ongoing weight management...

Cut down on carbs to lose weight faster You should eat fewer carbohydrates if you want to lose weight quickly. Having said that, there is...

Do you eat “clean”? In this modern age of processed foods, farming on a massive scale and the widespread use of artificial chemicals to...