Okinawa – the secrets of longevity

Residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa have long enjoyed one of the longest life expectancies in the world. As well as having the highest...

Amazing cacti

They may be prickly to the touch and bitter to the taste, but cacti, and other spiky desert plants, have long been credited with many...

Sweet news about dark chocolate

The good news is that chocolate is not only a delicious treat, but can also confer health benefits, if you eat the right type in the...

Chocolate’s acid effect?

As you tuck into your Christmas stocking chocolates, be aware that chocolate is said to be a contributory factor to nasty heartburn. Chemicals in chocolate...

Sustainable omega-3 from the ocean

As a fitness professional, I have always been interested in how I can get the best form of omega-3 fats in my diet. Found mainly...

Coffee habit leads to a sore head

Unfortunately your coffee habit can lead to a sore head. Chronic daytime headaches can be caused by drinking too much coffee, or other caffeinated drinks....

Caffeine boosts stamina

Caffeine in coffee has been shown to promote mental alertness and improve stamina in high performance athletes. ‘When you have your espresso ‘pick me up’,...

Krill has a limit

Although the Chinese have fished for krill on a relatively small scale for years (it is considered a delicacy), they have recently ramped up their...

Omega 3 from algae

Diets containing low levels of omega-3, long-chain essential fatty acids which are essential for general brain health, may be connected to poor reading skills, poor...