My little girl recently started watching Peppa Pig. In fact, it was fast becoming a bit of a hit in our home.
That was until I came across an interesting article, which stopped me in my tracks.
It seems some parents have noticed their children copying the ‘naughty’ behavior of Peppa, and her younger brother, George, by answering back.
Now, I’ll be the first to admit children do not need to be shown how to misbehave.
However, I do think we need to be careful what we allow our children to watch on TV and DVD’s. Click to continue reading »»
It’s so easy to rush from home each morning on your way to work, without thinking about breakfast, never mind what you’ll eat throughout the rest of the day.
Before you know it, though, you’re onto your third cup of coffee, and feeling as flat as can be. How can you possibly make it through the rest of the day feeling like that?
Maybe you grab something quickly at lunch, without giving it much thought. Then, your afternoon is filled by endless snacking to make up the calorie gap, and boost your energy levels.
That’s certainly not a nice place to be in. However, it’s totally understandable, if you haven’t planned your day’s eating ahead of time.
The worst thing about this trainwreck pattern of eating, is that it contributes to feelings of stress, lethargy, and general poor health. And, you can’t even be bothered to think about eating well in a state like that.
But, you need to… Click to continue reading »»
Selenium is a trace mineral, which is essential to good health. However, it is only needed in small amounts.
Some of the functions of selenium include, protecting our cells from free radical damage. It also helps to regulate thyroid function. And, plays a role in the immune system.
The selenium content of plant foods in our diet, is directly related to the soil concentration of selenium where the food was grown.
Selenium Deficiency
Selenium deficiency is rare, but it may be seen in countries where the soil concentration of selenium is low, for example China.
A prolonged and severe selenium deficiency may lead to Keshan disease, which can be prevented by increasing selenium intake. Another disease, called Kashin-Beck’s disease, has been identified, where selenium deficiency is the primary cause. Click to continue reading »»
So, this is the big week you’ve been waiting for… the very first week of 2012! Perhaps you’ve decided this is the year you will make significant health changes.
I sincerely wish you a very healthy, happy and prosperous 2012. I hope it really is your best year yet!
Most people think of making at least some changes at the beginning of a new year, and particularly with the aftermath of Christmas very fresh in their minds.
I recently asked my Facebook friends for any topics they’d like to see covered on Dietriffic this year. Click to continue reading »»
Hi everyone. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and I’d also like to wish you a very happy New Year. Today’s article is from guest poster, Ally. Please welcome her to the blog ~ Melanie
Some people believe that to live a healthy life, you have to spend lots of money. Perhaps you think that organic food, for example, is always going to be unaffordable for your family.
Well, I’d like to show you just a few of ways you can start living a healthy lifestyle on the cheap.
1. Diet
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I remember when I was growing up, being told what I ate had nothing to do with my health. My acne was due to genetics. The fever I caught was because of a virus. And, eczema is incurable. Click to continue reading »»
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