fruits and vegetables

It is not difficult to adopt healthy eating habits, as I discovered a long time ago (with millions of others, I am sure!). Still, there are millions more who assume that it is not easy. Let us look at two basic things for eating well to avoid health problems and chronic ailments: Variety Quality This means a healthy, nutrition-rich diet must include several types of whole foods including vegetables, fruits,…

Well, if you aren’t, you should be. And who knows, you might actually find some nice healthy family favorites! Dried plums Plum and prune Hmmm…looks can be deceptive. While the succulent plum looks lovely, prunes – well, don’t win beauty competitions. But prunes are rich in potassium and  antioxidants  They are an excellent source of  soluble and insoluble dietary fiber – including pectin, a soluble fiber that helps ower blood…

Pregnancy is a wonderful time – yet it brings a whole lot of discomforts with it. After all, the body goes through so many changes. The system gets slower and doesn’t seem as efficient as it used to be. This includes infrequent bowel movements, among others.  What happens is, during pregnancy, your digestive system also changes, slowing down because the pregnancy hormones result in causing your stomach and intestinal walls…

Yes – am talking about heartburn which can totally gross you out. So thank heavens you can do several things to prevent this. As with any ailment, treating the cause is important, as chronic reflux can really mess up your oesophagus. Here are some things you can do right away: Cut down on fat intake. Quit smoking (yes, really) Avoid late night snacking. Your body  needs time to digest a…