Health Check: does caffeine cause dehydration?
For a long time people have been told that caffeine is a diuretic. For some, this translates into advice to avoid or remove caffeinated beverages from the diet of people at risk of dehydration, or during periods of extreme summer
Coffee naps – Health Check
Health Check: what are 'coffee naps' and can they help you power through the day?Caffeine and napping have something in common. Both make you feel alert and can enhance your performance, whether that’s driving, working or studying. Some people are
The Paleo Diet – The new and the old
Paleo - The new, old diet The basis of the Paleo diet The paleo diet (also nicknamed the caveman diet, primal diet, Stone Age diet, and hunter-gatherer diet) is hugely popular these days, and goes by one simple question: What would a
The great debate – Pros and cons of dairy
Got milk? One of the most common questions I get, what do you think of dairy? Is it healthy? Do I need it for strong bones? Do you drink milk
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
I don't know about you, but I can easily get stuck making the same meals time and time again. Here is a winning peanut butter smoothie recipe I found that is absolutely amazing!!! Serves 22 bananas 1 cup milk (I
Beetroot & Rosemary Healthy Chips
Baked Rosemary Beetroot Chips Prep time -10 minsCook time - 20 minsTotal time - 30 mins30-minute baked beet chips infused with rosemary and speckled with sea salt. Perfectly crispy, simple to make, and a healthy snack on the go. Ingredients3 medium-large beets, rinsed
Zinc – Are You Getting Enough?
Zinc Essential For Health You may currently take zinc when you have a cold or flu. However, did you know that your cells need it on a daily basis? The adult body contains approximately 2.0 to 3.0 g, mostly stored inside
Fish oil supplements in pregnancy
Fish oil supplements Fish oil supplements that contain DHA (the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid) are marketed to pregnant women as a way to support brain development. After all, who doesn’t want their child to be smart? What about the research? However most