Lose weight. Take a cooking class. Travel to Spain. The New Year is here, and you’ve probably got some resolutions or goals in mind. A 2007 study from the University of Bristol involving 3,000 people showed that 88% of those who set New Year’s resolutions fail. However, the success rate went up dramatically when they […]
Feeling good can be hard to do in the midst of balancing life and its pressures – but eating the right foods could prove to be the boost we all need. Studies have found balanced nutrition management in everyday life can impact on depression and our over-all wellbeing. Studies have shown how our mood has […]
The giving season has arrived! Christmas music rules the radio, wreaths dress our doors and Christmas trees glow bright. As families prepare for this year’s holiday season, kitchens everywhere will begin to smell of cinnamon, Christmas cake and every dangerously sweet treat we avoided so carefully all year long. For many, the holidays are an […]
We hear a lot about ‘super foods’ in the nutrition world lately – but what should we be looking for in a balanced, healthy diet? Berries, beans, kale and grains are all high in antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients and can easily be added to your regular diet. However just like any fresh produce it can […]
A growing number of mogul mums have taken on the direct selling world this year. According to the Direct Selling Association there’s been almost a 20 per cent rise in numbers of these savvy women who are triumphantly running their business at home with the kids. At the thought of rigid hours, expensive childcare and […]
For a few years now, soy based products have started to appear on supermarket shelves and have become a part of everyday nutrition for people. Soy has been part of the traditional Asian diet for centuries and it’s now gaining prominence in the Western diet as well. We call “soy” those foods or food ingredients […]
The first full week of November is World Communication Week and a great time to take stock of your skills. As a Reliv Distributor, you hear a lot about learning to talk to people about Reliv products and the business opportunity of LunaRich. We learn to speak intelligibly about epigenetics and tell the story of […]
Breakfast. It’s essential to kick start the day and a proper breakfast provides the nutrients and energy the body needs to begin its daily activities as it replenishes the fuel reserves that have been used over night. While we sleep, the body keeps working to maintain its vital functions such as a steady body temperature, […]
Obesity and cardiovascular disease are the most common health problems in today’s society – as these problems spread so do the “solutions” and “recipes” to beat them. Since the 70’s many academic studies has recognized an association between the Mediterranean diet and a reduction in premature death from causes such as cardiovascular disease. These […]
Take the Lead (Verb): An unyielding sense of determination to take on new challenges, reach new heights and achieve big goals. This year we asked our distributors to stand up, stand tall and get ready – to take the lead! Not only was the Australia and New Zealand annual conference a whole lot of fun, […]
Thinking of obesity as a contagious disease may sound crazy, but it is plausible. A study that researched the spread of obesity in social networks over 32 years has revealed interesting insights from their latest results. The results have shown obesity may spread in social networks pending on the nature of your social ties and […]
Is there a gender based preference for food? Do men and women have different taste buds or is it just a cultural thing? When asking a girl what’s her favourite food, “chocolate”, “ice cream” or “cupcakes” are predictable answers, while if we ask the same thing to a boy “steak”, “burgers” and “chips” are likely […]
Over the years it seems a growing number of health myths have crept into our daily lives with the ambitious promise of larger than life results. Working in a pharmacy for several years I saw the latest and greatest of misconstrued health queries- I couldn’t really blame customers though as I too often struggled to […]
In this day and age thousands of people have built a successful business with no more than a computer and ambition. I’ve recently read into some ‘need-to-know how’ articles on using technology to your advantage when running a business. I’ve put together what I thought were stand out tips for all users of technology – […]
If you thought that getting fresh and healthy food was an accomplished goal to become healthy, I am terribly sorry to say that it’s not enough. Apparently, the cooking methods you use, the storage, the time you keep the food before you eat it and some other factors might strongly influence the nutritional benefits of […]
In the past 30 years the obesity rates have risen sharply, which not surprisingly coincides with constant increases in the portion size of food and have become more common when eating away from home. According to statistics the larger portion trend started in the 70s, and dramatically increased in the 80s only to keep growing […]
Think of anything you do regularly. Anything. Now count how often you do it. You sleep once – maybe twice a day, you try to exercise around three times a week (or at least think about it) but how many times a day do you eat? Eating is probably the most repetitive action in our […]
We all have that moment where we get that inkling for a sweet sugary fix. Food is the shoulder you cry on when everything seems to go wrong, the celebratory meal when things go right and the instinctive ritual when nothing is really happening. For what seems like a lifetime of confectionary microwave minutes researchers […]