Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal of the Day?
Posted on : February 2, 2022
Most of us were raised with the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Recently this... Read More
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Key Nutrients to Help Treat Eczema
Posted on : January 10, 2022
If you suffer from eczema, you understand the discomfort. Your diet can help treat eczema and play a key role in manage this skin condition?
An Easy Swap to Help Reduce Triglycerides
Posted on : December 3, 2021
Heart disease is still the number one killer in Australians. Eliminating all fat is not the answer. Reduce your triglyceride levels instead.
Seafood in Pregnancy – Optimal Development of Your Baby’s Brain
Posted on : November 22, 2021
What you chose to eat during your pregnancy plays a major role in the health of your child. One food group which has a matrix of health benefits to promote optimal health including brain development is seafood.
Tricks to long-lasting energy
Posted on : September 27, 2021
If you are like most of us, starting and finishing the day with the same amount of energy can be a challenge. Here are some tricks to long-lasting energy.
4 Key Foods to Promote Optimal Health After Menopause
Posted on : September 21, 2021
There is no denying that when your body goes through menopause there will be some changes. The drop of the sex hormones oestrogen and testosterone creates many changes in your body.
Seafood may reduce your risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Posted on : February 22, 2021
The powerful anti-inflammatory effects in seafood are well known. This is primarily due to seafood being a great source of omega-3 fat. This anti-inflammatory property in seafood may promote health and keep your body in balance from a health perspective.
The compounding health effects of Safcol Seafood
Posted on : February 9, 2021
The function of your body is a highly tuned system and the health effects of seafood is well documented. When one function becomes dysfunctional it can have a ripple effect. The condition known as metabolic syndrome is an example of this. Metabolic resistance includes having high blood pressure, obesity, cholesterol, and insulin resistance. These conditions put you at greater risk of diabetes and heart disease.
5 tastes needed to satisfy your taste buds
Posted on : February 8, 2021
Did you know that by including all the 5 tastes in your meal you are less likely to overeat? The 5 tastes being sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami work together to satisfy your taste buds. Each of these tastes are recognised by different parts of your tongue and it seems the more of your taste buds which are stimulated the more satisfied you are after a meal.
What are functional foods?
Posted on : February 5, 2021
You may have noticed the term ‘functional food’ written on products in your supermarket but you might not be sure exactly what this term means. Most food provides nutrients which help your body to function, such as carbohydrates for energy and protein for cell repair. Functional foods are a class beyond the basic macronutrients a food can provide. To be classified as a functional food, additional health benefits must be present.