EAT HEALTHY DURING THE PANDEMIC

EAT HEALTHY DURING THE PANDEMIC

We are now into the fifth week since the coronavirus first affected Malta. This has seen considerable changes in our life, some have stopped working, some are working from home, kids stopped going to school and so are spending all days indoors. Some may also have been...
NEW YEAR NEW YOU

NEW YEAR NEW YOU

TURN YOUR RESOLUTIONS TO REALITY Make small changes. If you make a lot of changes at once it is more likely that you will find it hard and impossible to maintain. Small changes at a time will eventually become habits that will change your behaviour permanently. Once...
CONSTIPATION AND LAXATIVES

CONSTIPATION AND LAXATIVES

Constipation is characterized by the passage of hard, dry stools less frequently than the person’s normal pattern. The normal range may vary from 3 movements in 1 day to 3 in 1 week. Constipation is often associated with abdominal discomfort, bloating and nausea....
IMPORTANCE OF DRINKING WATER

IMPORTANCE OF DRINKING WATER

On an average day we lose between one and two litres of water. This needs to be replaced if we are to stay well-hydrated. Research shows that only 25% of us drink as much as we need to. To stay healthy our bodies need a constant supply of water. It accounts for about...
COOKING METHODS

COOKING METHODS

THE WAY YOU COOK CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE TO ITS NUTRITIONAL AND CALORIFIC VALUE Cooking improves the taste and texture of food. It also makes food safer to eat and easier to digest. However cooking can deplete vital vitamins and minerals. Some cooking methods can...