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  A smoothie is a broad term. It can refer to a simple mixture of berries and water, as well as a complex concoction of several ingredients. When you’re looking for a great smoothie recipe, be careful of the effect that your chosen ingredients have on the healthiness of your final smoothie. The addition of sweet ingredients like syrup, sugar or ice-cream is what usually makes a smoothie unhealthy. But sometimes it’s not so obvious what a healthy balance of ingredients is. For instance, a highly dense mixture of certain fruits can contain extremely high amounts of sugar – equal...

  As well as being used for thousands of years as a natural medicinal practice, Ayurveda is an increasingly popular philosophy in modern society as more people seek out the spiritual and physical benefits of this discipline. But many have still only scratched the surface of the complex history that surrounds this body of wisdom and what it can do for you. The first thing you need to understand about Ayurveda is its two main principles: The body and the mind are inextricably linked Your mind can be used to have a powerful effect on your body and physical health...

  You probably don’t need reminding that Vitamin C is important for improving energy release, fighting harmful bacteria and reducing tiredness. While many look to the famous orange as their only source of this powerful nutrient, other less known ingredients contain extremely high levels and can provide you with a welcome alternative for some variation in your diet. Why we need Vitamin C   Unlike other substances that are important for our health, Vitamin C is not produced naturally in the body.  To gain all its wonderful benefits we must find ways to consume this nutrient through the food we...

  Chlorella is a distinctive superfood; if not for its vibrant colour then for its position as one of the oldest sources of food in existence. Increasingly popular in modern society as a health food supplement, attention has been drawn to its beneficial properties and what makes it a worthy addition to your kitchen shelf.   What is Chlorella?   Chlorella is a kind of algae that grows in fresh water. Similar to plants like Spirulina that also have incredible nutritional value, it is processed to make nutritional supplements and medicine.   To make it digestible for humans, it undergoes special...

    More and more people are discovering the benefits of Spirulina, but many are still learning how its effects can be maximised to support various aspects of your health. One of the most important things it can do for you is to detoxify your body of heavy metals – an increasingly important process in the modern world where trace elements of potentially harmful substances are regularly digested into our bodies through our meals. When integrating Spirulina into your diet for whatever reason, make sure you choose the best version of the product from the best brands that can supply...