by Muneerah Shiraz | Sep 17, 2021 | Foods
Gluten free products are all the rage, companies are taking great pride in marketing the GF stamp on their products and health experts are increasingly touting the benefits of avoiding gluten. But what exactly is Gluten and who needs to be free of it? Gluten is a...
by Muneerah Shiraz | Jul 31, 2021 | Foods
One of the biggest myths of the health world is that Fat is bad! Yes, Hydrogenated fats, Trans fats and commercial oils such as Canola and many Vegetable Oils are indeed damaging to health. However, the good quality fats are not only beneficial to our health but also...
by Muneerah Shiraz | Jun 26, 2021 | Foods
Vitamin C is generally regarded as the Vitamin that prevents colds and flus and whilst that is true Vitamin C’s role in disease prevention goes far beyond that of the seasonal sniffles. *“David Brownstein, M.D., one of the nation’s top holistic doctors and long-time...
by Muneerah Shiraz | Mar 17, 2021 | Foods
One of my favourite go to foods, the delicious Avocado! Traditionally cultivated in central and South America the Hass Avocado (the most common variety) is one of the best foods to consume. High in monounsaturated fat, it supports cardiovascular health, balances blood...
by Muneerah Shiraz | Jan 29, 2019 | Foods
Sugar is bad- Sugar causes inflammation- Sugar will make you sick- Sugar makes you fat and so on… There is no doubt that refined sugar which has zero nutrient value can cause sickness, feed disease and play havoc with our hormones. It is found in numerous...
by Muneerah Shiraz | Nov 6, 2018 | Foods
I often hear people say, “I only used 1tbsp oil in this dish that fed 6 people”, and they take great pride in their achievement of making a low-fat dish cooked with the likes of Canola oil! The discussion around Fats can become controversial so I am going to keep this...
