1. Take a Quality Probiotic In 1907, Nobel Laureate, Elie Metchnikoff introduced the concept of probiotics. He published a groundbreaking study that linked longevity with consuming fermented milk that contained Lactobacilli, a bacterial strain that produces lactic acid and helps maintain healthy intestinal microflora.[10][11] Today, probiotics supplements are available at health food, grocery, and online…

Make open-top mince pies – using less pastry cuts down on calories and fat. Alternatively, use filo pastry, which is thinner and lower in calories than traditional pastry. One sheet of puff pastry has 620kcal, while two sheets of filo have 80kcal. Add finely chopped apple to the mincemeat to make it fluffier and slightly…

Green tea is the healthiest beverage on the planet. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body. This includes improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many other incredible benefits. Here just some of the great health benefits of green tea that have been confirmed…

Tumeric This herb of the ginger family provides the yellow color in curries. It’s a powerful antioxidant and has been used in Indian and Chinese medicine for centuries. Preliminary studies suggest it may help prevent or even treat Alzheimer’s disease. In some Indian villages where turmeric is popular, there are unusually low rates of Alzheimer’s.…

Is Gluten bad for your health? Curtsey of the guardian About 1% of the population has celiac disease, a serious genetically linked autoimmune disease in which the small bowel is inflamed and made leaky by gluten, causing diarrhoea, weight loss, anaemia, osteoporosis and a small increased risk of bowel cancer. It is underdiagnosed (you need…

By Eleanor Jones, cosmopolitan 1. Swimming Whether it’s splashing in the sea or a few lengths in the hotel pool, pretty much any time spent in water is good for you. Swimming is one of the most comprehensive workouts you can get, working nearly every muscle, and because it’s super gentle on the joints, almost…

MEDICINAL USES OF SAGE Use sage internally to treat fevers, bronchitis, headaches, canker sores, sinus congestion, sore throats and bad breath. Use it externally for itching, scalp problems and wounds. MEDICINAL USES OF PEPPERMINT Use peppermint internally for bronchitis, colds, flu, colic, colitis, fever, flatulence, heartburn, menstrual cramps, migraines, nausea & sore throats. Use it…

By Dr Mark Hyman, Mindbodygreen. 1. Focus on eating real, whole foods. Eat plenty of non-starchy vegetables, some lower-sugar fruits, and if you can tolerate them, grass-fed meats, pastured chicken and eggs, and wild-caught fish. 2. Eat plenty of healthy fats. That includes avocados, coconut oil, nuts and seeds, extra-virgin olive oil, and some grass-fed…