The Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Health benefits of pumpkin seeds

Health benefits of pumpkin seeds

Pumpkins are just for Halloween right? Wrong! Pumpkin seeds have an array of health benefits and are the perfect snack to have on their own or add to yoghurts, salads or soups! Continue reading “The Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds”

The Ketogenic Diet

Ketogenic Diet

Ketogenic Diet

Confused about keto? The ketogenic is not just another low-carb diet, the ketogenic diet is extremely controlled and requires attention to each food consumed. It involves a high fat, moderate protein and very low carbohydrate diet. Approximately 70% of total energy per day would come from fat, 25% from protein and 5% from carbohydrate. Continue reading “The Ketogenic Diet”

Mood Boosting Foods

Mood Food - Mood Boosting Foods

Mood Food - Mood Boosting Foods

Tough day at the office? Argument with your other half? Or just persistent low mood? Everyone experiences poor mood at some stage and it can be a distressing and difficult thing to deal with. Chatting, exercise and a good night sleep can all help to lift our mood a little. Food choices can also play a huge part in affecting how we feel.
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Good4U Myth Busters – Carbohydrates Make You Fat

Do Carbs Make You Gain Weight

Do Carbs Make You Gain Weight

This old myth comes from the theory that carbohydrates raise insulin levels in the body and because insulin is known as the ‘fat storage hormone’ it will make us gain weight when we eat carbs. Sounds legit and sciency enough doesn’t it? It’s not.
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Good4U Myth Busters: Sugar Causes Diabetes?

Sugar

Sugar

Nope. Just nope. This is a big myth which I would like to seriously bust!
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Brain Boosting Foods For Kids

Brain Boosting Food

Brain Boosting Food
 
Kids use up a lot of energy. We know that fuelling their bodies is so important to keep them healthy and going all day. Fuelling their mind is just as important.
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Good4U Myth Busters: Gluten Free

Gluten Myth

Gluten Myth

“Gluten free is a healthier option”, this is something that I hear every week and it seems that we are confused about gluten. Let me help out a little with that confusion. Continue reading “Good4U Myth Busters: Gluten Free”

Good4U Myth Busters: Protein

Protein

Protein

Protein: why do we care so much!?

Every day it seems that another product is promoting it’s protein content, but why? What is it and why are we obsessed with it!
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Importance Of Nutrition For Development

Importance of Nutrition for Development

Importance of Nutrition for Development

The role of nutrition in a person’s development is of utmost importance to their lifelong health and wellbeing. Undernutrition may occur when certain important nutrients are not consumed in the correct quantities or are not absorbed properly to the needs of the body.
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