Category: Health

Do you have minor lapses in memory? Find it hard to concentrate sometimes? A lot of people lack brain foods in their diet, which can contribute to problems with memory and concentration. Consuming more brain food is a smart way to help combat these issues. In an average adult, the brain only takes up 2% […]

Milk is packed with protein, calcium and a whole host of other nutrients. For centuries it has been consumed by humans, but today, some swear by it and some are against it. In this post, we talk about some of the health benefits of drinking milk.

With all the different foods and preparations constantly going on across the state, it’s inevitable that bacteria can breed and spread. How sure are you that the food you’re consuming is totally safe? Sometimes it’s impossible to tell when the food you’re eating is contaminated, but here we discuss the risk of foodborne illnesses and […]

“Drink milk so you grow up big and strong!” You may have heard something like this as a kid, but there are so many options of ‘milk’ now, which milk do you choose? In this blog post, we share a quick rundown of a few milk alternatives on the market. Dairy Milk It is known […]

“Drink soy milk, it’s good for you!” they say. But is it really? Lately there’s been debate over whether soy added to your daily diet is actually good for you or not. In this post, we collate some info about both opinions – we’ll leave the decision up to you, as every ‘body’ is different. […]

There are many safety aspects of working in and around cold storage that are important for both workers and employers to be aware of. Like in any workplace, there are health and safety regulations in place to make sure no one gets injured or is put in harm’s way. Working in a cold storage means […]

A study conducted in 2014 found that 69% of American long-haul truck drivers were obese, while 17% were morbidly obese. The statistics are pretty scary, but given the largely sedentary lifestyle that comes with truck driving, the health of drivers can be put at risk. Little-to-no exercise, no set meal routine, limited access and time […]

There aren’t many savoury dishes that can’t be made more delicious with the addition of garlic. It has been used for centuries as a seasoning and flavouring, but also as a traditional medicine. Garlic is a close relative of onion, shallot, leek and chive, with the bulbous root a part of the onion genus, Allium. […]

Turmeric often gets mistaken for it’s cousin ginger, and although they are both rhizomes, they have vastly different flavours and colours. Turmeric is recognisable for it’s bright orange colour and peppery, warm flavour and mild fragrance. The root is often ground into a powder and the turmeric spice is used in cooking, largely Indian and […]

Nuts are one of the healthiest foods you can have. They are full of antioxidants, fibre, protein, vitamins, minerals, and unsaturated fats, they make the perfect snack or addition to sweet and savoury dishes. What are nuts? There is still some confusion when it comes to what classifies as a nut. The peanut, although called […]