Coffee is a drink enjoyed around the world but perhaps it has become too much of a global addiction. Too much caffeine can cause numerous side effects. Here are side effects that can arise due to high levels of caffeine consumption.
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Proving that you can dine out and maintain Ketosis and whatever low carb diet you’re on, we present to you the top 5 Sydney fooderies that cater to all your low carb dietary requirements.
Greece’s Deputy Health Minister Vassilis Kontozamanis announced that free coronavirus self-tests will be made available…
It is virtually impossible to eat just one, two, even three Doritos. Before you know it the bag is half gone, and your thumb and forefinger are coated in that telltale orange dust. But as much as you love eating these chips, be it Cool Ranch, Cheese Supreme, or Salsa Verde, you probably don’t know all that much about your favourite snack.
Every culture has its collection of superstitions – serious or half-serious, irrational beliefs relating to supernatural rituals performed to ward off ill fortune, bring good luck, foretell the future, heal, or to prevent sickness and accidents. Here is a list of some of our favourite Greek superstitions that you may like to read…just to be safe!
Aric Prather, a sleep scientist at UCSF says that sleep is so critical for so many parts of our body and our mind. “It strengthens the immune system and helps regulate metabolism. It can cleanse the body of toxins that build up in the brain and prevent neurodegenerative diseases. Sleep is like the dishwasher of the brain.”
Not surprisingly, the ancient Greeks were among the first to discover that ACV has a plethora of impressive health benefits and began using it as a natural antibiotic and disinfectant. But can it help to cure bloating?
In is new book ‘The Comfort Crisis’, award-winning journalist Michael Easter discusses some of the challenges he recommends you tackle if you want to embrace change and get ‘uncomfortable’.
What exactly did Hippocrates, the Greek founder of western medicine, really have to say about food and health? Let’s find out!
It’s amazing what one small furry fruit can do. Over the last decade, you would…
Self Care. Those two words. They’re everywhere nowadays. It’s in fashion. It’s a trend. It’s yours, but only if you can afford to buy it. Self-care has become increasingly popular due to Covid-19 lockdowns and people spending more time indoors. Let’s discuss the commodification of self care.
There’s nothing worse than feeling sick to the stomach because of your stomach day in…
Καλό μήνα! The “Marti bracelet” is an ancient custom for the beginning of Spring. According…
Greece’s digital vaccination certificate has been released as the government of Greece takes measures to help its citizens get their lives back and to start building a post-COVID world. Fully digital with a unique QR code in the top right corner that can be easily scanned, the certificate will not be mandatory, but preferably used as a means to assist with safe and smooth travel procedures.
Acne ruins our confidence and can even cause severe depression and anxiety. However, we can (hopefully) prevent more severe forms of acne from occurring by making a few simple changes in our everyday lives.
First cultivated in 3500BC, olive oil – or “liquid gold” as Homer called it, was not only used in trade, but as medicine as well. A great anti-inflammatory and powerful antioxidant, there is no denying the powerful health benefits of olive oil.
Is your sugar consumption ruining your skin and overruling the health (and anti ageing) benefits that the Mediterranean diet is so famous for? This article lays bare the damaging effects of sugar on the skin.
A recent Swedish study found that even if you don’t start exercising until your senior years, physical activity is the number one contributor to longevity, adding extra years to your life.
CNN has singled out the Top 24 Greek dishes that everyone should try, because of their taste and their big nutritional value.
The Mediterranean diet — rich in healthy fats, fish, whole grains, and produce, and low…