by Melanie McGrice | Oct 22, 2015 | Lifestyle
A healthy heart diet Your heart is the most important muscle in your body. Each day it beats approximately 100,000 times to pump life-giving blood to every organ of your body via a maze of arteries and veins. But, if one of these arteries becomes blocked with...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 15, 2015 | Lifestyle
Did you know that women consuming a traditional Asian diet experience fewer menopausal symptoms than women consuming a Western diet? The secret is their phytoestrogen intake. What are phytoestrogens I hear you ask? How will they decrease menopausal symptoms? And where...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 1, 2015 | Lifestyle
Does diet affect our mood? The research suggests, yes. In this week’s video I update you on the evidence about the role of omega-3 fats in depression.
by Melanie McGrice | Sep 17, 2015 | Lifestyle
Although your children may like crunching on a fresh apple, do they actually know where apples come from? Research has shown that a lot of children do not know where fresh fruit and vegetables come from. Involving your children in the growing and preparation of...
by Melanie McGrice | Sep 17, 2015 | Lifestyle
There is a lot of information in today’s media about childhood obesity, our current obesogenic environment and the associated risks they may have on the health and vitality of our next generation. With all this bombardment of scary statistics it is common for parents...
by Melanie McGrice | Aug 20, 2015 | Lifestyle
Are you unsure about the need for pre-conception supplements? Well, you are not alone. Many women wonder whether pre-conception supplements will improve their baby’s health or whether they should be concerned about possible side effects. Take a look at this week’s...
