Do you wash your fruit and veggies before eating them? Recently I asked a group of people if they washed fruit or veg before eating them and was surprised how many said ‘NO’. Fruit and veggies (even some certified organic produce) have been exposed to pesticides at some stage in their growth. Often residues remain on them when we buy and consume them. Ever noticed wax or white coating on apples, grapes or zucchini? That’s the pesticide residue! Sadly exposure to pesticides ar

Confused which oils are good to consume? Check out the ditch and switch list below. Ditch these: Margarine Canola oil (also known as rapeseed oil) Corn oil Vegetable oil Soybean oil Grapeseed oil Sunflower oil Safflower oil Rice bran oil Shortening made from any of the above Why you ask? These unhealthy oils should be ditched, as they are highly processed, refined and man-made products that easily oxidize and cause inflammation. Switch to these: Olive oil Sesame oil Coconut o