Nutrition Archives - Page 5 of 6 - London Yoga Teacher and Wellness Speaker Sarah Hunt

Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Sarah

I had a question about anti-inflammatory foods yesterday so I decided I would write about inflammation in general today. Some inflammatory diseases include: asthma, atherosclerosis, arthritis, Chron’s disease, colitis, diverticulitis, fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome. Inflammation is the end result of long term oxidative stress, usually stemming from our diet and our high stress levels. There are many anti-inflammatory...

Diabetes

8 years ago5 years ago

Sarah

When most people think of diabetes, it’s usually Type I diabetes that comes to mind. This usually develops at a young age and occurs when the body is unable to produce insulin. This accounts for approximately 10% of all diabetics. Insulin is normally secreted by the pancreas when the body needs to reduce sugar levels. When sugary, refined foods are eaten,...

Arthritis

8 years ago5 years ago

Sarah

As part of my daily blog, I will also start to discuss various ailments and chronic diseases. If there are any particular topics you would like to hear more about, please feel free to contact me and I can focus on those topics more often. Arthritis affects millions of people all over the world. It accounts...

Calcium

8 years ago5 years ago

Sarah

When we hear the word calcium, the word that comes to mind next for most people is…MILK. Why is this the case? The marketing division of the powerful dairy industry spends millions each year in advertising to link these two words. Think about it – we are the only species who drink another species’ milk. Even cow’s milk is only intended for...

All Fats Are Not Created Equal

8 years ago5 years ago

Jason Regan

There is a lot of confusion in the subject of fat. It’s very easy to get baffled by all of the different views and opinions out there. There are two varieties of fat: saturated and unsaturated. Chemically speaking, saturated fats are more stable and are solid at room temperature, an example being butter or coconut oil. Unsaturated fats are more flexible...

Detoxifying and Warming Soup

8 years ago5 years ago

Jason Regan

Since it’s the new year, there is a lot of talk of “detoxification” lately. Usually we think of refraining from certain foods and drinks but we can actually detoxify by adding natural foods into our diets. It’s also a good idea to start incorporating the idea of eating with the weather, but more specifically eating...

The End of the Rainbow

8 years ago5 years ago

Jason Regan

After going through all of the other colours, we now come to blue and purple foods. Purple traditionally symbolizes royalty and blue is associated with trust. In relation to food, these colours represent a vision of good health. These foods are excellent for us and are very high in flavonoids. Generally speaking, the darker the fruit or...

All Things Green

8 years ago5 years ago

Jason Regan

Green fruits and vegetables are coloured by natural plant pigment called “chlorophyll”. These green foods help to bring the body to an alkaline state which promotes increased energy and overall health. We currently eat so little of these foods that our health is beginning to suffer as a whole. One consequence of not eating enough green...

Orange and Yellow Time

8 years ago5 years ago

Jason Regan

Moving on from red, the next colours in the rainbow are orange and yellow. These fruits and vegetables contain beta-carotene, potassium, flavonoids and vitamin C. Choosing these foods will beneficial to you in many ways. They lower LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, promote collagen formation and healthy joints, fight harmful free radicals, build healthy bones and...

What Colour is Your Food?

8 years ago5 years ago

Jason Regan

Nature provides us with an abundance of colourful food. Cooking with colourful food increases your nutrient levels because these foods are so rich in vitamins and minerals. This is a common sense trick to remember for healthy eating. The majority of us are not getting enough colour in our diet. Chips, white bread, cookies, crackers, white rice – they are all...