Much has been said about emotional wellbeing and its connection to our ongoing wellness and happiness, perhaps because it is…
This article is devoted to the second pillar of mental wellbeing – psychological wellbeing. The topic of psychological wellbeing receives…
In this article, we will elaborate on social wellbeing. Social wellbeing refers to having, developing and sustaining meaningful relationships with…
During this series of articles, we have spent time on the different food groups and why each of the basic…
As with carbohydrates, the fat food group should be approached with caution as overindulgence of the food included in this group could cause serious health risks. Too much fat, especially saturated fat, could raise your cholesterol levels and increase your risk of heart disease. But let us discover the purpose of fat, the types and
In the previous article, we discussed the benefits of carbohydrates and we argued that it should be an essential element in our food intake as it provides energy. Even though eating carbohydrates has been questioned and debated amongst nutritionists and scholars alike, almost everyone agrees that protein is important. But what happens in our bodies
In our previous articles, we had a general discussion about food and nutrition and followed that with information on exercise programmes. Now we are going to explore the role of carbohydrates in our nutrition. Carbohydrates, fibre, starch – a rose by any other name… Throughout the years, carbohydrates have received bad publicity and have been
Setting fitness goals and working out exactly which fitness programme is right for you and your goals is the foundation for your physical wellness. Your programme will rely on the time you give yourself to stay (or become) the best version of yourself! It is recommended that you spend at least 150 minutes a week