Different Diets
The Japanese diet and why it is good for health
If you want to follow a healthy eating diet that is best for enhancing your lifespan, you could do worse than take a leaf out of the book of the Japanese. The Japanese diet is considered to be one of the healthiest in the world, and for that reason the Japanese have an average life expectancy far greater than the western world.
Read more…The Mediterranean diet and why it is good for health
The Mediterranean diet is noted for its ability to lower the risk of heart disease. With key components of the Mediterranean diet including generous amount of fish, fruits and vegetables, healthy fats such as olive oil, very little red meat, and red wine, it’s no surprise that the diet of the majority of those in the Mediterranean is considered a good diet example to follow.
Read more…Can a meat free diet be a healthy one?
People who don’t eat meat are perfectly able to follow a nutritious diet if they make sensible food choices, although substituting meat with cheese is not the route to good health! Everyone (meat-eaters included) should aim to eat a wide range of fruit and vegetables, complex carbohydrates, lean protein, fiber and ‘good’ fats. Here's our guide to healthy meat-free eating ...
Read more…Is a vegan diet a healthy one?
A vegan diet excludes entirely all meat and dairy-based products, with the view that it is a healthier option than consuming the saturated fats and animal proteins that come from these foods. But is a vegan diet a healthy one?
Read more…The health benefits of an Indian diet
The Indian diet is noted for its inclusion of many spices, pulses and rice, not forgetting its variety of flavours and colours which are what make this cuisine so unique. Being generally low in fat, high in vegetables, fruit and lean meat, an Indian diet has many health benefits.
Read more…7 surprising health benefits of Ramadan
Although millions around the world have successfully observed the spiritual cleansing of Ramadan for more than a thousand years, some people fear that fasting over such a long period time will have detrimental effects on their health. If you’re one of those worriers, then check out these seven surprising health benefits you’ll enjoy during and after Ramadan.
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