by Dr. Marli Botha You will get the most health benefits and protection against disease if you eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Most dietary guidelines recommend that adults eat at least five kinds of vegetable and two kinds of fruit every day. Foods of similar colours generally contain similar protective compounds. Try to...
by Dr. Marli Botha Most people take a multivitamin daily, and it's possible to get virtually every vitamin the human body needs in supplement form. Vitamins are included in our daily routines in the pursuit of making our immune systems and other bodily functions stronger. Vitamin supplements are meant to supplement our food, which is where...
Water-soluble vitamins are those vitamins that cannot be stored, instead, they travel through your bloodstream. Whatever your body doesn't use comes out when you urinate. So, these kinds of vitamins need to be replaced often because they cannot accumulate in your body! These vitamins include vitamin C and the big group of B vitamins —...
by Dr. Marli Botha Fat soluble vitamins are those vitamins that can be stored in the fatty tissues in your body and in your liver. They accumulate in your body fat until your body needs them. Fat soluble vitamins can be stored in your body for a while — some remain in your body for a...
by Dr. Marli Botha That beetroot is high on the nutritional side is understood. However, the same vegetable, which is high in iron and vitamins, also finds multiple uses in your BEAUTY ROUTINE. From making your cheeks rosy to adding highlights to your hair; beetroots play a major role as a recipe to your skin and...
by Dr. Marli Botha The deep purple colour of beetroot, or beet, is unmistakable, whether it is being eaten raw, grated into salads, or purified into smoothies or soups. However, it is not just the attractive appearance that makes beetroot such an appealing ingredient, it is packed full of vitamins, minerals and nutrients, making it one...
by Dr. Marli Botha Mom or Dad used to say: “Finish your carrots and improve your vision.” Which was absolutely true, because the beta carotene in carrots is a decent source of vitamin A, which is vital for eye health. Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable blindness in children. Not getting enough vitamin...
by Dr. Marli Botha “Every time you eat or drink, you are either feeding disease or fighting it.” ~ Heather Morgan. Staying healthy and fit has become one of the main goals among people of all age groups. Considering the increasing number of health issues, thanks to their unhealthy lifestyle, it is essential to take the...
by Dr. Marli Botha Cranberries are considered to be a superfood due to all its healthy nutrients that are beneficial for your health. In fact, research has linked the nutrients in cranberries to a lower risk of urinary tract infection (UTI), the prevention of certain types of cancer, improved immune function, and decreased blood pressure. For...
by Dr. Marli Botha Cranberries are considered to be a super food due to all its healthy nutrients that are beneficial for our health. People enjoy eating cranberries in their raw form, also in the form of jam, sauce and juice. Apart from these health benefits, cranberries are quite beneficial for our skin and hair too....
