There is growing evidence showing that certain foods can help improve your overall mood and reduce the risks and symptoms of depression. While there is no single food or nutrient to prevent or cure depression, consuming a variety of vegetables, lean protein, legumes, nuts, whole grains, and low-fat dairy can help you improve your mental
Total Time: 5minutes | *Servings: 1 This nutritious smoothie is easy to make and bursting with surprising aromatic flavour. Frozen blueberries can be enjoyed year-round and are rich in anthocyanins – an antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Ginger may help manage symptoms of arthritis by reducing inflammation and pain. Ginger also aids
Highlights Popular diets sometimes claim that restricting the intake of all carbohydrates, including those in whole grains, will eliminate inflammation or improve arthritis symptoms. Unlike refined grains however, whole grains such as barley, corn, oats, wild rice, rye, teff and pseudo-grains like quinoa and amaranth provide essential minerals and vitamins, dietary fibre and phytochemicals that
Highlights Moderate amounts of seafood are recommended in the Mediterranean Diet, which is a way of eating with beneficial effects in reducing pain and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Fish are an excellent source of protein and healthy fats, filled with vitamins such as riboflavin and vitamin D as well as minerals
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 55-60 minutes | Total Time: 65-70 minutes |*Servings: 6 (1 ½ cup servings) This one-pot comfort recipe is bursting with flavour and fibre. The main ingredient, pot barley, is a rich source of beta-glucan, a type of soluble fibre that can help boost the immune system and lower
Butternut squash is a winter squash that has an amazing flavour profile with a sweet and nutty taste. Its bright orange colour (due to the presence of carotenoids) and versatility makes this ingredient loved by many. Butternut squash is high in vitamins like folate and B6, minerals such as magnesium and potassium, as well as fibre and
How colourful fruits and vegetables help fight inflammation The phrase “eat a rainbow” is a popular saying in health campaigns to encourage people to eat a wide range of fruits and vegetables. But what does it really mean? And why is it so important to include a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables in your
Grocery shopping can feel discouraging, especially with rising prices. If you live with arthritis, following a well-balanced diet can help you manage your symptoms. Emphasizing the importance of anti-inflammatory foods, registered dietitian Cristina Montoya explains, “Research shows that eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats is critical to help reduce. . .
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