Say No to Fish for Five Years Before Pregnancy (Dec 2023)
Advisories telling pregnant women to cut down on fish consumption may be too late for certain persistent pollutants.
If you intentionally expose people to mercury by feeding them fish (like tuna) for 14 weeks, the level of mercury in their bloodstream goes up. Read more
The Best way to Cook Greens (Oct 2023)
What is the best way to prepare dark green leafy vegetables, the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet? “The main purpose of cooking is to make vegetables more edible, palatable, and digestible… Read more
What is the Best Diet for Diabetes (August 2023)
The case for plant-based eating to reduce the burden of diabetes has never been stronger. Also check out the Chickpea & Cauliflower Scramble recipe and a selection of littlebites to keep you informed on matters affecting your health. Read more
Is Our Sleep Affected by Smartphones (June 2023)
What are the effects of cell phones on sleep quantity and quality? Can Ginger help a diabetic? Try the Ginger and Carrot Soup recipe that is featured in this Issue. Read more
Blue Zones - 100th Edition Special (April 2023)
October 2006 was our first Issue of Healthbites with the quote of the month being “There is sickness everywhere, and most of it might be prevented by attention to the laws of health”. This quote is probably more relevant to 2023 Read more
Testing Greens and Beets (Feb 2023)
Greens and beets are two of the best brain foods so we look at them in this edition of healthbites. Also enjoy a beetroot salad recipe and a selection of littlebites to keep you informed on matters affecting your health. Read more