Arterial constriction refers to the narrowing of blood vessels, which can increase blood pressure and strain the cardiovascular system. Including certain foods in your diet may help reduce arterial constriction and promote healthy blood flow. Here are some examples: 1. Leafy greens: Vegetables like spinach, kale, and Swiss chard are rich in nitrates, which can […]
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Foods to aid heart health
A heart-healthy diet can help reduce the risk of heart disease and improve overall cardiovascular health. Here are some dietary recommendations to improve heart health: 1. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables: Aim for a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, as they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that promote heart health. 2. […]
Foods to counter fatigue
There are several foods that can help with fatigue by providing sustained energy and essential nutrients. Some of these include: 1. Whole grains: Foods like whole wheat bread, brown rice, and oats are rich in complex carbohydrates that release energy slowly, preventing blood sugar crashes and fatigue. 2. Fatty fish: Salmon, mackerel, and sardines are […]
Soza Health Guide to “The Science Behind Junk Food”
Junk foods are full of empty calories with little nutritional value. Junk food can contribute to obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases. So why do we crave these foods and find them hard to resist? There’s a staggering amount of science being utilised by junk food manufacturers in order to create food that is irresistible […]
Soza Health guide to the risks of taking sweeteners as a replacement for sugar
Adding sugar into your diet can be detrimental to your health as it can contribute to the risk for diabetes. To combat this risk, many people choose to drink beverages containing artificial sweeteners as a ‘healthy’ alternative to sugar, but beware, as these sweeteners often contain other hidden health risks. Sweeteners – Sweeteners make you […]
Soza Health guide to Weight Management
One of the keys to managing one’s weight, is controlling how much we eat. If your daily intake of calories is greater than your daily expenditure of calories through exercise and general movement, then any excess calories will be stored as fat. Over eating can be difficult to control, but there are generally three overeating […]
Soza Health guide to managing cholesterol levels
High levels of ‘bad’ LDL and VLDL cholesterol in the blood can contribute to increased risk of many diseases including; diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular problems, liver disease, kidney disease, and cognitive decline. Fibre and plant phytosterols are key to lowering cholesterol, as they prevent excess cholesterol from entering the body in the digestive tract. Adding […]
Soza Health Guide to Migraine
Migraine headaches can be extremely debilitating for sufferers. However, there are various diet and lifestyle interventions that can limit or prevent attacks. Magnesium – Many migraine sufferers are magnesium deficient and 600mg/day of magnesium supplementation (magnesium glycinate is the best source), can act as a prophylactic for attacks when taken over a period of 3-4 […]
How to improve your brain power!
As we get older it gets harder to remember things. Even the sharpest of minds can start to experience cognitive decline. However, there are many dietary modifications that you can adopt that have been shown to improve the brain function. Consumption of blueberries and strawberries has been shown to reduce brain ageing by up to […]
Improving your kidney health
The kidneys assist the body in maintaining good hydration and electrolyte levels. They also remove excess acids and waste products from the blood, which are then excreted in urine. Maintaining good kidney health is important to prevent water retention, high blood pressure and acidosis in the body. Kidney health can be maintained and improved in a […]