Fasting, Health and Faith

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]F[/eltd_dropcaps]asting is a practice that dates back centuries and plays a big role in many cultures and religions. But what IS fasting? 
 
Fasting is when you willfully refrain from eating for a period of time. Some people fast for religious reasons and some people fast for health reasons. There are also different types of fasting and even though there are a lot of health benefits from fasting, fasting should not be used as a weight-loss tool as this could essentially be quite dangerous. Especially if not approached correctly. Having said that, some fasting techniques (when applied correctly and safely) such as intermittent fasting, can essentially lead to healthy weight loss, but there are ways to approach this in a safe way. 

Antioxidants – Why you need them and how to get more

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]o say the world of nutrition is confusing is a bit of an understatement.  The sheer quantity of disease-fighting superfoods and life-changing diets has got out of hand (in my opinion).  We not only have too much choice but a whole host of conflicting advice.  This can add pressure to our already over-worked brains, and it’s all too easy to lose motivation (if we don’t see results by the end of January) and resort to old habits.