Source:  Food Matters So many of us are desperate to be happy. Searching for that one thing that will fill that gap, that void, that emptiness that leaves us hungry for more. More money, more clothes, more food, more acknowledgement, more love, more time. When in reality, what we have right this moment is enough. You ...

Source:  Food Matters Does it ever feel like losing weight and being healthy are a little bit in conflict? So many weight loss products contain artificial sweeteners, replace fat with extra sugar, and are totally empty of nutrition. And while we might want to be our most comfortable weight, it’s important to look after our health ...

Source:  Food Matters Whether it’s the long hours of work adding up, another terrible night’s sleep, indulging in the wrong foods, or staying out too late, the mixture of poor diet and lifestyle create a perfect cocktail for low energy. Diet and lifestyle go a long way in terms of fighting fatigue, but despite our best ...

Source:  Food Matters The gut, our second brain, is now recognized by many health practitioners to be the root cause of disease and where healing starts. Science has now recognized why gut health is so important, and it’s called the microbiome. The microbiome is filled with beneficial bacteria that have a vital link to health and ...

Source:  Food Matters You see it everywhere. Headlines like “10 Minutes to a Flat Stomach!” or “Drop 5 lbs in 5 Days!” pepper newsstands from sea to shining sea. However, studies are beginning to show that your diet could be far more important than your workout regimen. Many companies focus on marketing exercise as the primary ...

Source:  Food Matters We’ve all been promised weight loss at some stage throughout our lives. The empty promises of do this, do that, eat this, eat that, often leading you on the vicious dieting cycle and a battle with your inner critic. While we are big believers that there is more to losing that unwanted bulge ...

Source:  Food Matters Pasta has topped the list when it comes to the world’s most versatile food. It is cheap, convenient, and tasty. Kids love pasta, and it’s a fast, easy meal to whip up. While it’s easy and delicious, pasta tends to cause digestive troubles for many people. But what if it didn’t need to ...

Source:  Food Matters Do you struggle to give up that beloved hamburger or bowl of fries? Try these healthy fast food swaps! We guarantee you will love them just as much as the originals! 1. Pizza Pizza makes a great treat, but the take-out versions are loaded with highly processed ingredients, loads of refined fats, preservatives and ...

Source:  Food Matters Wouldn’t it be nice if we could find a tonic that helped us reduce our appetite, control our sugar cravings, and improve our digestion? Apple cider vinegar may be just the thing! Let’s explore what the current evidence shows: It Helps Reduce Blood Sugar Levels After a Meal Research published in the Journal of ...

Healthy snacks don’t need to be time-consuming or boring. Whip up these nutrient-rich delights in 10 minutes or less! 1. Green Smoothie  Blend 1 banana, 1 cup of nut milk, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 cup of spinach and 1 tsp of Food Matters Superfood Greens.  2. Berry Parfait  In a small glass, add organic plain or ...