Tracey Wood

The thyroid is arguably one of the most important endocrine glands in the body. However, no one seems to have a definite idea as to what it actually does, often giving way to fallacies including the myth that thyroid disease is contagious, the idea that only women have thyroids or that thyroid conditions always present with a large lump in the throat or goitre...

ProPeas is an all-natural, vanilla flavoured vegetarian protein powder made from field peas. It is low in sugar, and provides 12g of pea protein per serving, and 5g of branched chain amino acids per 2 servings. Peas are high in protein, iron and omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids. Peas are also naturally low in fat and gluten-free...

Blood pressure is the force of circulating blood pushing against the blood vessel walls. It is one of the principal vital signs measured by health care professionals in order to assess our general state of health. Blood pressure is measured in units called millimetres of Mercury (mm Hg). Systolic pressure (the top number) represents
the pressure in our arteries as the heart contracts and moves blood into the circulation. Diastolic pressure (the bottom number) occurs as the heart relaxes; it is the
minimum pressure to which the arteries are
exposed.
Low beats high
Current guidelines identify normal
blood pressure as lower than 120/80
(systolic/diastolic). High blood pressure,

Frozen vegetables are undeniably handy – they are relatively inexpensive, require minimal preparation, last for ages in the freezer, and can be prepared in minutes. Often added to a meal as a guilty afterthought, frozen vegetables help to ease the conscience of a working mom or busy singleton. Any form of vegetables would be better than no vegetables at all, but are we sacrificing
nutrition for the sake of convenience...

The link between nutrition and our physical health is well established. Along with a host of nutritional deficiency diseases like rickets or beriberi, it’s common knowledge that, for example, excess salt can lead to hypertension. However, the link between nutrition and our mental wellbeing is not nearly as widely accepted or understood....

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by elevated blood glucose levels. These high levels are from defects in either insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Essentially, diabetes is caused by a problem in either the way your body makes insulin or the way it uses insulin. Read on to learn more about the basics of blood sugar levels and insulin, as well as what can go wrong and how to manage it.

Magnesium is important in more than 300 chemical reactions occuring within the human body. This essential element helps to maintain normal nerve and muscle function, supports a healthy immune system, keeps the heartbeat steady, and helps bones remain strong. It also helps regulate blood glucose levels and aids in the production of energy and protein. In the stomach, magnesium helps neutralize stomach acid and
moves stools through the intestine.

Most of us are familiar with the digestive health benefits of dietary fibre, but did you know that it can also help you to lose weight? With the myriad of “miracle” weight loss products out there, it’s amazing to think that something as simple as plain old fibre can help you to shed those unwanted kilograms...

These days everyone has an opinion as to what, when and where we should be eating. The media bombards us with information: the latest fads in diets, calorie-counting websites, food tables and tips for healthy eating and weight loss are everywhere, but can we trust this information?