Dr. Malik
October 15, 2018
It seems like every few weeks a new diet fad is making the news. Focussing less on research, and more on hype, these diets claim to help people loose weight and extend their life. But what does the research say? A new study published in the Lancet. Public Health 2018, 3 (9): e419-e428 examined carbohydrate intake to mortality. 15,428 adults aged between 45 to 64 years of age were studied for […]
September 24, 2018
6 servings / 25 min Prep 15 min / Cook 10 min Easily a new family favourite to enjoy for lunches or dinner. Pack the turkey and bean mixture separately and wrap your lunch on site with the lettuce. Ingredients 125 mL (1/2 cup) long grain brown rice 250 mL (1 cup) no salt added chicken broth 500 g (1 lb) turkey cutlets or scalloppini 10 mL (2 tsp) canola […]
September 24, 2018
By Dr Ayesha Qureshi Muscle cramps can be caused by a number of factors: dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, post-workout muscle exhaustion, nerve compression, poor circulation, muscle overuse, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies, to name but a few. Muscle cramps can be painful, causing muscle stiffness and affecting daily life activities. They occur when there is a sudden and involuntary contraction of a muscle. Muscle cramps are a very common symptom I […]