Dieting: What you should be eating.

If you are one of the people who aren't sure what food is considered healthy, the above video is what you are looking for. Please click on the video above for an interesting video explaining the basics of nutrition and weight loss, which leads you on your way to a healthy diet.

You are not alone in this one! Many people don't understand where to start, especially when they don't have the basics of food down. It is usually what demotivates one to give up attempting to diet, as they don't exactly know how to start and how to maintain one. Well, here is a little something that could assist you in finding that motivation again, as you discover the real basics and grow from that knowledge.

- Jenny

Superfoods!!

In order to perform at our optimal in our everyday life, it is important that we have a healthy diet. In order to boost our nutrient intake, it can be suggested that we add superfoods to our diet.

But what exactly is a superfood?

A superfood is a food that has an un-commonly high nutrient density, having significant health benefits. These foods are believed to have a significant amount of benefits beyond those of ‘common’ foods.  

Superfoods are known to support:

·       Athletic Performance

·       Healthier skin

·       Increased energy

·       Weight loss

·       Healthy Heart

·       Anti-ageing

·       Joint health

·       Digestion

·       Cleansing and detox

·       Immunity

Top 8 Superfoods to include into your daily diet:

1. Chia Seeds - Native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala and is especially high in Omega-3 fatty acids, helping to reduce food cravings due to their high soluble fibre content.
2. Spirulina - A plant-based supplement that contains a high amount of B, C and E vitamins, betacarotene and the minerals calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and zinc, and protein.
3. Flaxseed - Also known as linseed, Flaxseed is one of the world’s best plant based sources of omega-3s. Additionally, it is high in fibre, protein and is rich in antioxidants, and is beneficial for helping maintain heart health.
4. Berries - Berries, such as blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries are high in antioxidants and vitamins, proving wonderful for our bodies.
5. Virgin Coconut Oil - Although coconut oil is largely a saturated fat, it’s made up of predominantly medium chain triglycerides which are believed to have many applications in healthy foods and skin care, as well as being a great source of energy.
6. Maca Powder - A root found in Peru that is most commonly consumed in a powder form. It is used to improve energy and stamina.
7. Goji - The Goji Berry comes from a shrub native to China and contains an extraordinary list of essential vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants. Goji berries have a higher level of vitamin C per gram than oranges. Goji berries also contain calcium, potassium, iron, zinc and selenium and are full of fibre and carotenoids which help support eye health.
8. Tumeric - Tumeric is native to Southern Asia and acts as an anti-inflammatory, aids digestive heatlh, decreases cancer risk and support detoxification.

-                     -  Remy 

A New Magic Shake that will change your Life!

Do you ever forget to eat breakfast, run out of time for lunch, or have nothing to cook for dinner?

Check out one of the latest food innovations, a power drink that will help you to never miss a meal again!

One bottle = one meal or 1 pouch of powder = 4 meals!

Aussielent is the Australian version of the American meal-replacement drink Soylent, that combines a balance of all the recommended nutritional intake, including all the vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fibre doses you need. It comes in chocolate, vanilla or body flavour as a ready to drink bottle or powder mixture.

Taste Test!...

I tried the vanilla flavoured Aussielent, premixed. The first sip was okay, it reminded me of a plain oat smoothie, although after a few more mouthfuls the terrible metallic aftertaste made me reluctant to keep on drinking. I have heard that mixing it with banana or milo greatly improves the taste, although I'm yet to try it. Overall I would say it’s not a great tasting drink, maybe a 5 out of 10, and it would definitely be a struggle for me to replace all the delicious variety of food and drinks out there with it!! But it is certainly very convenient and easy to prepare, great for when you’re in a rush, and I would still recommend it to everyone as it’s a healthy replacement for the occasional meal. (Oh but make sure you hydrate...Aussielent doesn’t mean you don’t need to drink water!)

Check out their website http://aussielent.com.au/ for more information.

Also see bloggers Chris and Mark’s experience of living on aussielent for a week here on lifehacker.

-Tiff