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HEALTHY IN BODY HORMONES by Shanelle Butler Istruggled for years with acne, PCOS, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and a few extra pounds that really didn’t want to budge. Truth be told, I tried a million things and did not know what else to do. Then I came across some research about hormone disruptors and how many everyday items impact the way the body metabolises hormones and

Health B enifits Of Almonds All nuts are healthy, but when it comes to nuts that are the healthiest, the almond is in the top three. That’s because almonds are rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. According to healthline.com, almonds boast an impressive nutrient profile. A 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of almonds contains: • Fibre: 3.5 grams • Protein:

“DETOX DIETS” YAY OR NAY? by Victoria Cox, MSc, Registered Dietitians As we continue further into 2021, many of us are looking for ways to be as healthy as possible. So, does this mean that we should follow a “detox” diet or a “cleanse”? The idea of detoxing our body of harmful chemicals and toxins sounds very appealing, and surely something that we want to do. However,

If you look on any weight loss list, you’ll be sure to find eggs on it, and probably in the top ten items as well. Not only are eggs filled with protein, they are rich in essential vitamins and minerals, yet low in calories, which makes them perfect for losing weight. Studies have shown that a large egg contains just under 80 calories, and the yolks are especially nutritious. And we know that

INGRID HOLDER DEATHLY DETOX by Andrea King The world is full of wonderful people, who, if they weren’t in it, would make it a less beautiful place. On January 19, 2021, Barbados almost lost one of those people, in the person of Ingrid Holder, a female pioneer in entertainment management, who is well known in regional entertainment circles. That she is affectionately and respectfully

Since the latter months of 2019 and up to today, there is not a single day that goes by without the words coronavirus or COVID passing our lips. None of us has been spared the upheaval wrought by the coronavirus pandemic, which has been declared to be a public health emergency. This virus, an emerging threat, has stretched the resources available to the health systems and decimated economic activity.