Nutrition
18 Mar 2009
Carbohydrates (or carbs) are sugars, starches and fibre. Carbs provide your body with energy, if the right kind of carbs are taken. To break it down we can say there are two types of carbs, simple or complex.
Let’s start with the bad carbs or simple carbs and try to understand what they are. First thing they are is easily and quickly absorbed into the blood stream and used for energy. They are usually found in forms
Let’s start with the bad carbs or simple carbs and try to understand what they are. First thing they are is easily and quickly absorbed into the blood stream and used for energy. They are usually found in forms
Posted on 18 Mar 2009 by Vanda
17 Feb 2009
They say that true strength comes with a solid foundation. Our foundation lies in
our frame of bones. In order for you to be truly strong, you need to strengthen
your foundation or else you will crumble. A vital key in building up our
foundation lies in CALCIUM. This mineral is vital to your bone strength and to
many other body processes. With the majority of people lacking an adequate
supply of calcium, we are a
our frame of bones. In order for you to be truly strong, you need to strengthen
your foundation or else you will crumble. A vital key in building up our
foundation lies in CALCIUM. This mineral is vital to your bone strength and to
many other body processes. With the majority of people lacking an adequate
supply of calcium, we are a
Posted on 17 Feb 2009 by Vanda
04 Feb 2009
There is nothing in the world quite like chocolate. It is delightful, luxurious, sensuous, passionate, sexual and exciting to all the senses.
Chocolate is the number one food craved by women, (according to popular research). No wonder chocolate plays such a big part of the Valentine’s Day ritual.
Chocolate is the number one food craved by women, (according to popular research). No wonder chocolate plays such a big part of the Valentine’s Day ritual.
Posted on 04 Feb 2009 by Joanne Levesque pH Chefs
27 Jan 2009
Hemp is an amazing crop. It has thousands of uses including clothing, rope, fuel, oil, building products, paper products, feed and most importantly it is a highly nutritious food.
Posted on 27 Jan 2009 by Joanne Levesque pH Chefs
21 Jan 2009
1. Hydrogenated fats. These may lead to cardiovascular disease, obesity and infertility.
2. Artificial food colours. These have been shown to lead to allergies, asthma, and hyperactivity; they are also possible carcinogens.
2. Artificial food colours. These have been shown to lead to allergies, asthma, and hyperactivity; they are also possible carcinogens.
Posted on 21 Jan 2009 by Joanne Levesque pH Chefs