Nutrition & Healthy Foods

Nutrition & Healthy Foods articles explore evidence-based and traditional dietary principles, whole food nutrition, optimal water intake (hydration) and practical eating strategies to support energy, metabolic balance, and overall wellbeing without restrictive dieting approaches.

Eat this – Cherries

2026-07-17T15:05:45+10:00

Cherries are not only delicious, they're also very good for you! They are nutrition powerhouses packed with antioxidants and vitamins including many B vitamins, vitamin C and beta-carotene; minerals including boron, iron, manganese, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and selenium. They also have good amount of fibre helping digestion and elimination. There are two types of [...]

Eat this – Cherries2026-07-17T15:05:45+10:00

Eat this – Grapes

2026-08-08T18:03:37+10:00

Grapes have been known for their medicinal and nutritional value for thousand of years. There are many health benefits of eating grapes verified by scientific studies as well as clinical results. Grapes are not only a great food but also have very potent active ingredients such as resveratrol, grape seed extract and grape polyphenols that [...]

Eat this – Grapes2026-08-08T18:03:37+10:00

Antioxidants explained: what are antioxidants plus a list of best sources

2026-04-26T18:32:29+10:00

What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are compounds in foods that search for and neutralise free radicals produced by the ever present process of oxidation in the human body. Therefore, antioxidants are vital for prevention of some of the damage caused by free radicals. Oxidation, a natural chemical process happening all the time in the body, occurs [...]

Antioxidants explained: what are antioxidants plus a list of best sources2026-04-26T18:32:29+10:00

Cooked vs raw vegetables: 3 veggies that are more nutritious when cooked

2026-07-17T15:19:59+10:00

There is a lot of talk about benefits of raw foods these days, and rightly so. However, let’s not forget that a number of cooked foods, especially vegetables, are also very nutritious and good for us and, in many cases, trump the raw varieties in health benefits. Cooked vs raw vegetables - let's consider three [...]

Cooked vs raw vegetables: 3 veggies that are more nutritious when cooked2026-07-17T15:19:59+10:00

Eat this – Goji berry

2026-02-26T17:58:06+11:00

Goji berry / berries are delicious and have many important and much needed nutrients such antioxidants, amino acids (proteins), trace minerals and vitamins including A, B, C and E. They are called “happy” berries as they are a very good source of lithium, a trace element beneficial for mental wellbeing and better moods. Eaten on a [...]

Eat this – Goji berry2026-02-26T17:58:06+11:00

Restless legs syndrome: causes and natural approaches

2026-08-17T11:39:06+10:00

What is Restless Legs Syndrome Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep-related movement disorder that causes a strong, nearly irresistible urge to move the legs, usually when you’re resting in the evening or at night. It also brings uncomfortable sensations in the legs, like itching, crawling, pulling, or throbbing, and moving can temporarily relieve the [...]

Restless legs syndrome: causes and natural approaches2026-08-17T11:39:06+10:00

Vitamin D, DHA and EPA (in fish oils) can reduce pain

2026-07-17T16:48:30+10:00

Latest research indicates that there is a number of key nutrients relating to resolving inflammation quicker and relieving pain effectively. Vitamin D, DHA and EPA are already known as beneficial nutrients for immunity, depression and mood disorders, osteoporosis, diabetes and weight loss, to name a few. Now we can also add them to treatment options [...]

Vitamin D, DHA and EPA (in fish oils) can reduce pain2026-07-17T16:48:30+10:00

Quinoa: The amazing and versatile quinoa – Part 1

2026-07-17T15:38:06+10:00

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is becoming more popular in our kitchens as more people realise its many benefits and how easy it is to prepare. Quinoa has been around for a while and is an ancient seed (often referred to as a grain) native to the Andes mountains in South America where it has been a staple [...]

Quinoa: The amazing and versatile quinoa – Part 12026-07-17T15:38:06+10:00

Fluoride: Harvard study shows fluoride reduces IQ in children

2026-02-26T18:30:52+11:00

A Harvard University meta-analysis (from July 2012) has concluded that children who live in areas with highly fluoridated water have "significantly lower" IQ scores than those who live in low fluoride areas. You can read the summary of the findings of the 2012 study and the follow-up 2014 study here. In summary, the study established that [...]

Fluoride: Harvard study shows fluoride reduces IQ in children2026-02-26T18:30:52+11:00

Green vegetables help train digestive immune system

2026-07-18T10:13:09+10:00

Super interesting information about the importance of eating green vegetables from Wellness Resources: In a stunning discovery researchers have shown for the first time how green vegetables are required to activate and maintain specialised lymphocytes (immune cells) that line our digestive tract. These special immune cells not only protect against foreign invasion, they help to [...]

Green vegetables help train digestive immune system2026-07-18T10:13:09+10:00
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