Nutrition

It can be hard to escape from the endless social media posts about juice cleanses and tea detoxes. But the truth is, our bodies already detox. Yes, you read that right! The human body has a complex and sophisticated intrinsic detoxification system. No fancy teas or juices needed.

Are juices or smoothies healthier? Well, there isn't a straight forward answer. Both contain plenty of nutrients, but whether or not it's the healthiest choice depends on the context. Let's explore this further!

You know what is a game-changer during your weekly grocery shop? Being able to effectively read nutrition information panels.You wouldn't think picking out the healthier options would be so hard, but slap on sneaky marketing, confusing health labels, random numbers and obscure ingredients, and things quickly become complicated. So, today we'll be exploring 'nutrition information panels' (NIP, for short).

I don’t know about you, but I use to think of honey as being a healthy alternative to sugar. It’s natural, so it has to be healthier, right?! Not so much. To clear away the confusion surrounding food, it’s important to look at basic food chemistry – more specifically, what these foods break down into once they’re in the body.

As you walk down the aisles of the supermarket it's hard not to feel bombarded by food labelling. Low GI. No Added Sugar. Low fat. But what do they actually actually mean? In today's post we're going to explore one in particular, Low GI.