The four pillar plan is a book by doctor Rangan Chatterjee, star of the BBC show Doctor in the House, author and public speaker. This is his first book and Soza Health recommends it to it’s customers. The book breaks down into four sections, relax, eat, move and sleep. Doctor Chatterjee introduces each concept with […]
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Children and teenagers
Did you know that children who eat salty foods tend to seek out sugary drinks, which leads to obesity? The quality of food that children eat today will have a striking impact on their health throughout adolescence and adulthood. Consuming nutritious foods helps children and teenagers grow, develop, do well academically and feel good about […]
Nutrient Robbers
Which foods are detrimental to your health and wellness by reducing your nutrition levels? Nutrient Robbers are processed foods that not only fail to provide any valuable nutrients or energy to the body, but also rob it of its nutritional reserves as it strives to break them down. Many degenerative diseases have been linked to […]
The key to good nutrition is balance, variety and moderation
To stay healthy, your body needs the right balance of carbohydrates, fats and protein, the three main components of nutrition. You also need vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that are contained in many different foods. Eating a variety of different foods is essential because no single food or food group contains all the nutrients that […]
It is essential to think about how you eat
Corrett & Edgson (2012) describe the ABC to conscious eating: Allocate time to eat, Be engaged, and Chew your foods. Eating in a relaxed environment and allowing time for digestion are essential for your body.
Don’t underestimate the influence of what you eat
Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) can begin in early childhood, but the process can be halted or even reversed if you make healthy changes in your diet and lifestyle. The gradual bone thinning that results in osteoporosis may be slowed down if you consume enough calcium and magnesium, maintain adequate vitamin D levels and participate […]
Hydration
HydrationPlease be aware not to mistake thirst for hunger. Hydration is the key of life and dehydration can compromise every function of the body. It is important to understand that drinking water is essential for your health, at the same time as being aware that liquids such as tea, coffee, alcohol, fizzy and sugary drinks […]
How Over-eating Can Affect Your Health
How Over-eating Can Affect Your Health Did you know that reflux affects 40% of the American population? Clench your fists and put them together. This is the size of your stomach. Now, imagine trying to fit a double burger and fries into that space, topped up with a fizzy drink; or a late night curry with […]