Food is more than just calories and what we eat is so important for our health. Food contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients all of which have important roles when it comes to keeping our body and mind healthy. Did you know that the food that you eat alters how your genes work? Each time…
Food really is the cornerstone to good health. Without good nutrition, we can’t expect our bodies to function optimally or to heal ourselves from disease. As the father of medicine, Hippocrates, once said, ‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.’ However, for people with kidney disease, knowing what to eat and what…
Look I know I am guilty of it, and I sure bet you are too… Sometimes you just get over eating healthy and crave something sweet. The great thing however is you don’t need to be unhealthy while doing it. There are plenty of options (available in your local health store right now) to replace…
Hi everybody, I hope those of you who celebrate Easter had a great one! For me, the Easter break has meant that I haven’t been able to write a blog post as soon as I would have liked, so here I am today to rectify that! To be honest, I am still playing catch up…
This recipe I thought I would share is great for everybody; it is vegetarian friendly, high in fibre, low GI (therefore great for kidney diabetes too), highly alkaline, and packed full of nutrients that your body, and kidneys, will thank you for. Oh yes, and very delicious! Here’s what you do… Cooking & preparation time:…
Hi guys! You’re going to L.O.V.E. this recipe. It makes me feel good just looking at it (i.e. salivate)! And the great thing is that it actually is really beneficial for your kidneys. Here’s why: 1. The overall effect of this recipe on the body is alkalising, which is one of the most important actions…
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