Food & Your Health
The benefits of food on our health
There are many beneficial effects that certain foods have on health, many having potential healing or medicinal properties. Emerging research is telling us that certain substances found in foods can help to protect us against disease. There are many ways that food can help in your life from helping to cope with stress to sleep.
Read more…Top foods for boosting immunity
During winter, as the nights get colder, your chances of picking up a nasty bug or dose of the flu are likely to be much greater. As a result, it’s important to maintain a strong immune system, to keep as healthy as possible. Here’s the realbuzz.com guide to the best foods to eat if you want to improve your immune system for the big freeze ...
Read more…How to maintain optimum health and prevent disease
Many of us are simply unaware of the role of food and its direct effect on our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing; or for that matter, the best way to maintain an optimum level of health and prevent disease. What we eat, assimilate and absorb affects how we feel, think, perceive and respond to the world around us.
Read more…What foods to eat to maintain optimum health
Making the right food choices can have a profound impact on our health and longevity. So let's start gradually and work our way towards optimum health!
Read more…Healthy eating and your mood
Most of us are unfamiliar with the connection between health and nutrition and our mood, but what you eat can influence your brain chemistry and subsequently affect your mood. Eating healthily can drastically improve the way you feel; for example, when we are deficient in essential nutrients our nerves perform differently and we may experience mood swings and behavior changes.
Read more…The health benefits of antioxidants
Awareness of the potential health benefits of antioxidants to body maintenance is growing. An antioxidant is a substance that prevents damage or destruction by oxidation. Although oxygen is a vital element for our existence; in certain circumstances it can be damaging.
Read more…Boosting your energy with food
The way we live our lives today can place huge demands on our bodies; we are all becoming increasingly busy. In order to restore and maintain your energy levels, it is important to make sure you are eating the right amounts of different foods, and keep to a healthy, balanced diet.
Read more…Foods to increase your brain power
You could say this article is quite literally ‘food for thought’. The food you eat directly affects the performance of your brain, so, by choosing the right foodstuffs to consume, you can boost your brain power, sharpen your memory and keep your mind young.
Read more…Obesity facts
Obesity is on the rise and there are many costs associated with being overweight from both from a health perspective and a financial one. Read on to find out the weighty facts on obesity.
Read more…Top foods for enhancing fertility
Need help sowing the seeds of love? Look no further than our guide to fertile-friendly nutrition ... If you need some advice to boost your chances of making a baby, our list of fertility-enhancing foods may well deliver some answers.
Seven stress-busting foods
Many of us reach for food at time of stress, but instead of grabbing an unhealthy quick-hit sugar fix that will inevitably leaving feeling crashed and burned later, why not go for foods that can relieve your stress? After all if you are going to munch in times of panic — munch on a stress relieving food.
Read more…The top 10 worst foods to eat
True, we are surrounded by junk foods, packed with sugar, fat and salt and generally processed to the extreme — but which ones are the real no nos, foods that you really should avoid? We've selected 10 of the big hitters, 10 foods that are really bad for your body and your long-term wellbeing.
Read more…The pros and cons of organic food
Organic food is not necessarily always better for you or the environment. Here are the pros and cons of organic foods so you can make informed choices when considering whether to 'go organic'.
Read more…Top foods to keep you young
Most of us are keen to stay looking as fresh and young as possible, and although there's no way to pause or turn back the clock, there are few age-proof strategies we can employ to make sure we stay looking good. Maintaining a healthy and well-balanced diet is one approach, and the good news is that there are some foods that are thought to give you extra ammunition when it comes to combating the signs of aging.
Read more…Winter-proof your diet
During winter, as the nights get colder, your chances of picking up a nasty bug or dose of the flu are likely to be much greater. As a result, it's important to maintain a strong immune system, to keep as healthy as possible. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to six of the best foods to eat if you want to improve your immune system for the big freeze ...
Read more…Top 10 surprisingly toxic foods
While most people know that cakes and chocolate aren’t great for your health, there are other seemingly healthy foods whose dangerous properties slip under the radar. While it is unlikely moderate amounts of these foods will harm you, in large quantities – or in certain conditions – they may do more damage to your health than you think. Here are some of the most toxic common foods.
Read more…Top 5 banned foods
While we are generally allowed freedom of choice when it comes to what we eat, there are some foods that have been deemed so controversial they have been banned from sale. In fact, a surprising number of foods have been banned across the globe due to suspected negative effects on the health, safety and wellbeing of consumers. Here are our top 5 forbidden foods.
Read more…Top 10 detox foods
Recently overindulged? Feeling a bit sluggish? Or just not looking your best? It could be that your body is in need of a detox. Fortunately, there are many foods around that can help counteract the effects of a toxic lifestyle. Whether you want to lose weight, feel more energised, improve your complexion or boost your mood, check out these top 10 foods to cleanse your body and boost your health.
Read more…Top 5 most addictive foods
While we all know about the dangers of alcohol, drugs and cigarettes, did you know that you could become addicted to your favourite food? From withdrawal symptoms to changes in brain chemistry, our snacks have surprising ways of keeping us wanting more. Here is our guide to five of the world’s most addictive foods.
Read more…Top 10 healing foods
With many of us turning to antibiotics and flu remedies at the merest hint of a sneeze, we could be exposing our bodies to all sorts of side-effects as well as building immunity to their beneficial effects. Luckily, there are many ways to heal your body without hitting the medicine cupboard. While many conditions do require traditional medicine, to help treat minor conditions or supplement ongoing treatment, check out our top 10 medicinal foods.
Read more…Top 5 foods to help you sleep
Whether it’s a one-off occurrence before a big event or a nightly struggle, most of us suffer from insomnia at one time or another. Fortunately, there are many foods that can help you sleep a little easier. To help you relax and catch some Zs, check out our top 5 foods to help you sleep.
Read more…Top 5 pick-me-up foods
Whether you’re heading out for an exercise session or suffering from a mid-afternoon slump, there are times when we all need an energy boost. For an instant pick-me-up to help you keep going, check out these top 5 energy-boosting foods.
Read more…Five foods to beat the blues
We all go through periods of feeling anxious, irritable or depressed. However, there are many things you can do to help boost your mood. The foods you eat can directly influence the way you feel, so check out these top five foods to beat the blues.
Read more…10 foods to suit your mood
Whether you want to enhance a good mood or fend off a bad one, choosing your food carefully can help. To find a food to suit every mood, check out these 10 emotions and their accompanying snacks.
Read more…Top 10 worst food and drink world records
Food and drink world records are amongst the most hotly contested record breaking feats, with people all around the world trying to do things quicker, bigger, and taller than those before them. If you want to see the worst that the record books have to offer then take a look at this list of 10 highly unhealthy food and drink world records that we definitely don’t recommend you try at home.
Read more…7 shocking food facts
Even after analyzing food packets, checking out ingredients and swatting up on calorie counts, there are certain things you may not know about your food. Here are seven food facts that may surprise you.
Read more…5 foods that help you live longer
While none of us will forever, you can add some extra years on to your life by paying attention to what you eat. To increase your lifespan as well as improving the quality of your life, check out these five foods that help you live longer.
Read more…Five foods that could save your life
The foods that we often feel guilty about eating can help to save your life. ‘What the health! Food can save your life?’ It certainly can, and it gets even better; when we talk of life-saving foods, we aren’t limited to the obvious healthy foods: fruit and veg. Here’s our refreshing approach to healthy eating.
Read more…Top 7 most overrated health foods
Whether through word of mouth, the media or advertising we are frequently exposed to claims about the best foods to eat. However, these claims are often exaggerated or simply untrue. Don’t be fooled by the hype by checking out these overrated foods.
Read more…7 life-changing foods
Throughout your lifetime you will probably encounter many life-changing events and make-or-break opportunities, and preparing for these moments properly can help ensure your success. The foods you eat can help influence your mood, prepare your body and put you in the right frame of mind. Here are seven foods to help you achieve success.
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