BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a useful tool to assess if our weight is within a healthy range based on our height. While it provides a general guideline, it's important to remember that it doesn't account for individual variations like muscle mass, bone density, or overall body composition.
The importance of a healthy BMI
What’s your number?
Body mass index (BMI) may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about your health, but it’s important to understand what it is and to know your number.
What is BMI?
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White rice vs brown rice and other questions answered
Some of the questions posted on a previous Nutrition Hour on Facebook.
Q: Is it okay to eat white rice or should I only eat brown rice?
Answer: Brown rice is always better as it had more nutrition than white rice. However, long grain rice (basmati/jasmine) are good ones to use too.
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Every Woman, Every Day
EVERY WOMAN, EVERY DAY
Every day we make choices, some good, some bad, but when it comes to health and weight-loss, there shouldn’t be a dilemma. There are many reasons why you may want to lose weight. Maybe it’s time to fit into ‘those’ jeans, maybe it is to impress someone or to get your confidence back. But we all know the best reason is to generally feel better and healthier – for yourself!
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Detox symptoms: What to expect
Detoxification?
Detoxing is about resting, cleaning and nourishing the body from the inside out. By removing and eliminating toxins and feeding your body with healthy nutrients, detoxifying can help protect you from disease and renew your ability to maintain optimum health. Starting on a journey of healthy eating, you might find that you will suffer detoxing symptoms.
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