Author Archives: Rowena

Mistakes In Weight Loss Management

  I have taken the liberty of reposting this blog from Dan Clay, a personal trainer from Dangerously Fit  (couldn’t have said it better myself) http://bootcampsydney.com.au http://personaltrainersydney.com   Here are the 5 biggest diet mistakes I see for weight loss… … Continue reading

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Attack Of The Killer Carbs

Ever wonder why you’re so often hungry for more not long after you eat a high-carb snack or meal? New research may help explain it. Scientists at Monash University identified key appetite control cells in the human brain. These cells … Continue reading

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Why Do I Need Vitamin D

  Vitamin D and calcium are important nutrients in the prevention and cure of illness such as cancer and osteoporosis.  This alone makes them major players in the field of nutrition and “food as medicine” but there is so very … Continue reading

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List of Foods Containing Vitamin D and Calcium

  Foods Containing Vitamin D   Milk 1 cup 100 Fortified rice or soy beverage 1 cup 80 Fortified orange juice 1/2 cup 45 Fortified margarine 2 tsp 51 Egg yolk 1 25 Herring or trout, cooked 75 g 156 … Continue reading

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Phytosterols, Nature’s Idea of a Good Anti-depressant. . .

      With lowered cholesterol thrown into the bargain!   Plant sterols, phytosterols, are cholesterol-like compounds that are found mostly in vegetable oils, nuts and legumes. There are about 44 sterols known to exist in plants.  Thus, their sole source … Continue reading

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Vitamin A Gets an A+

Pomegranates are also a good source of vitamin A A client of mine recently presented with issues pertaining to his eyesight.  After extensive consultation with him, I prescribed a program to help support his eyes and of course, I made … Continue reading

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Superfoods Best For Woman Juggling life

Superfoods Best For Women There’s so much emphasis placed on diet these days. And for women, the list of nutrients we need in the form of fresh food is quite specific as opposed to those that men may need. Without … Continue reading

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Cold and Flu Season Hits Northern Beaches

I’m aware I’ve written on aspects of this subject previously (To Flu Or Not To Flu – May 16, 2011) but I guess you can never have enough information when it comes to keeping yourself healthy and well. As the … Continue reading

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Herbs To Help You Relax – Which One

There are so many herbal remedies that one could use to assist with relaxation issues. You only have to walk down the herbal tea isle at the health food shop to find a myriad of choices. How does one know … Continue reading

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Vitamin E – The Intelligent Vitamin

We all know that all vitamins are good and necessary in order for human beings to enjoy good health. But did you know that some vitamins, like vitamin E have an intelligence of their own and actually “go in search” … Continue reading

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