why spice ?

Most people are confused between spices and herbs. A spice is usually any dried part of a plant, such as dried bark, roots, berries, seeds, twigs or anything else that isn’t green or leafy.

As you may have guessed, the green and leafy part of a plant is considered a herb! Herbs can be used whether they are dried or fresh, as opposed to spices, which can only be used dried, generally for seasoning and flavouring but not usually the main ingredient.

Why …..HATS ?

Why …..HATS ?

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In our very lucky country, ‘slip, slop, slap’ is a no-brainer.

In a country where skin cancer kills thousands of people

every year, hats are very important. A good quality, widebrimmed hat is essential for outdoor activities.

But some hats protect us in other ways. Tradespeople wear hard hats to protect themselves from falling or loose objects. Lifesavers wear hats to make sure they can be seen while in the water.

Why …. NUTS ?

Why …. NUTS ?

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Nuts: To eat or not to eat?

Will I gain weight or lose weight if I eat them?

The short answer is that nuts definitely get a big TICK!

Nuts contain the linoleic and linolenic essential fatty acids and the fats in nuts for the most part are unsaturated fats, including monounsaturated fats. Nuts also provide arginine, which is a substance that may help

Why…. Sleep ?

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Why…. Sleep ? 

“I wish I could just stay in bed for another five minutes.”

If you’ve ever found yourself saying this, consider that your body isn’t just being lazy; it may actually be in your best interest to get that extra sleep!

The average person requires six to eight hours of sleep every night for the body and brain to function at a premium. Factors that affect our sleep include:

The 7 Worst Diet and Fitness

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Myths serve a purpose. At least the ‘traditional’ kind do. There were lessons to be learned from the classic Greek and Roman myths, and still are, despite the fact that today we know they are nothing more than fanciful stories.

The problem with diet  and fitness myths; however, is that they get passed around so much, and even appear in print and on the internet, that people start to accept them as truth. And nothing can get in the way of your weight loss and fitness goals more

POMEGRANATE

The fruit that has been mentioned in more ancient tablets and stories, perhaps they believe this was a magical fruit that gave them strength and good health. In Greek Mythology, the Pomegranate is known as the “Fruit of the Dead”. The story of Persephona and how she was tricked by Hades in to eating 6 seeds of the Pomegranate, he who ate any food in the underworld was doomed to spend eternity there. This is how the Greeks explained the 6 months that there is not crop growth, and explains the seasons.

The banana

The Banana is by far one of the most recognized food product in the world. We think of the thick dense forest in South America, they are also found in most parts of the world with the same type of weather.

It has a lot of great beneficial qualities that include power sustain for those long work out sessions, protects against muscle craps during workouts, High in potassium and low in salt, are able to lower blood pressure, and protect against heart attack and stroke. Rich in pectin, bananas