Be Well Magazine

  Winter is wrapping up and many of us are beginning to regret giving in to the cravings for those hearty comfort foods and carbohydrates. After hiding ourselves under our coats for the last couple of months, it’s time to peel off…

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…

Why are lemon and apple cider vinegar, which are acidic, good for alkalinising? A food’s acid or alkaline forming tendency in the body has nothing to do with the actual pH of the food itself.  Lemon and apple cider vinegar, despite being…

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…

Gluten is the generic name for certain types of proteins contained in the common grains – wheat, barley, rye, oats (some) and their derivatives.  Gluten gives elasticity to baked goods.  Gliadin is the gluten fraction and is a large protein molecule that can…

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 –…