Spring is in the air and that means plenty of us are trying to trim down in time for summer. But in our quest for that perfect summer figure, I see many folks fall into the trap of wanting a quick fix! Juice cleanses have increasingly become all the rage in the weight loss and wellness sector, but are they really all they're cracked up to be as an effective means to lose weight? There's no doubt that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is essential for good health because

The age old debate over whether humans should eat red meat or not, has divided society for centuries. Whether you choose to eat red meat or not is a very personal decision. For some avoiding red meat is based on ethical and animal welfare reasons, for others it's because they simply feel better on a meat free diet, whilst others swear they cannot function without it. The truth is, when it comes to the biochemistry of our bodies, we are all different. To a certain extent our

It seems more and more people are going gluten free nowadays, which in my view is GREAT news because of the countless negative effects gluten can have on the digestive system and overall health! But in an effort to get healthy, I see many people replace gluten with supposedly "healthy" foods, thinking they are on the right track just because a product has a gluten free label! Food manufacturers are also trying to cash in on the gluten free trend, producing gluten free food