White vs. Wheat: Analysing the Great Carb Debate

It’s a question many of us have and fail to fully consider—what exactly is the nutritional difference between white and wheat foods? The answer is not easy to find on your standard food labels, and the search for a true nutritional value takes some effort and understanding. Read on to find out how you and […]

IBS Awareness and the Fibre Connection

Although the causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are unknown, the symptoms and side effects have become all too familiar for many. IBS, which affects mostly younger women, can cause abdominal cramps, constipation, diarrhea and misery for those affected. Between 7 and 10 percent of people in the world have IBS, but many don’t see […]

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!

No pain, no gain, at least when it comes to cayenne pepper, that is. Research has found that the cayenne pepper has several health benefits that can help give you a nutritional boost. The presence of an extraordinary substance known as capsaicin is what truly gives the cayenne pepper its extraordinary effect on overall health. […]