Be Well Magazine

Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in your throat. Because it has a role in metabolism, it can have far-reaching symptoms involving temperature control, energy output and hunger. Your pituitary makes a hormone called thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and this…

Reduced fat, less fat, low fat, no fat. Every day you see the labels suggesting fat is the enemy. That’s far too simple. You hear about high fat, low carb diets. Now you’re confused. So where does fat fit into your life?…

It’s true, there is no denying it, to function properly our bodies need REAL food, not the packaged, processed, additive and preservative –laden goods we often find in our shops. This begs the question; How do we know its ‘real’? We can ask…

We are the only animal on the planet that feeds on another species milk well into our adult lives. For some of us that can create problems with allergy, skin conditions and congestion, especially in children. Some forms are better tolerated than…

Many people have dropped meat from their diet, a decision that fits with their personal values. If we are going to eat meat, we want to ensure that animals are farmed responsibly and that meat is sourced sustainably and ethically. We want…

Variety is the spice… Today there are some pretty clever food disguises around. Foods that look and taste completely different but are actually ALL THE SAME. In a day when you have eaten toast, cereal, bread, crackers, couscous, pasta and cake –…

When you’re green inside, you’re clean inside Vegetables are the ‘jewels in the crown’, packed with vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that are good for us.  They really are like jewels in all their glorious colours – emerald leafy greens and brassicas and dark…