So what is the Intermittent Fasting Diet? It is a concept that instead of starving yourself everyday to try and lose weight you only have to do on 2 out of 7 days. This way you are less likely to give up as it is so hard to stick to …
Drinking hot tea linked to lower risk of blindness or glaucoma in old age
Latest research has found that by drinking hot tea can help lower your risk to blindness in old age. So if you feel you may be at risk for this condition due to family history and want to take preventative measures, then be sure to check out the article on …
Brocolli May Help Control Diabetes
Can eating something as simple as brocolli help with diabetes? Some research on diabetes suggests that a compound in brocolli called ‘sulforaphane’ could help manage blood sugar and aid in regulating diabetes. For more information about these studies go to the links below- https://newatlas.com/type-2-diabetes-broccoli-compound-sulfiraphane/50078/ https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-broccoli
Eating at Night May Not Be Good For You?
I came across this great article the other day that suggests eating at night time could not only lead to weight gain but promote diabetes and heart disease. In various studies it was discovered that there is a link between eating late and weight gain as it raises glucose and …
Does Omega-6 reduces risk of diabetes?
There has been lots of talk about how Omega 6 fats and oils may help prevent diabetes. So where do you find these fats? What foods are they found in? Examples of Omega 6 fats include linoleic acid which is not created in the body and can only be derived …
Lose Weight The Natural Way
Can’t seem to lose weight what ever you do? It just won’t budge after dieting and exercising for weeks ? Or do you suffer from cholesterol problems especially high LDL levels – then I may just have the answer for you. This natural extract comes from the rind of the …
Apple Cider Vinegar Uses
Apple cider vinegar drink has been around for a long time and has been used for many ailments for both humans and their pets. It is also a wonderful cleaning agent around the home. Apple cider vinegar like any other vinegar, contains acetic acid and has a low pH, which …
To All You Honey Lovers. Do Have you Pesticide Residues in your Honey?
Are there Pesticides in Your Honey? Pesticide residue detected in 75 per cent of honey sold worldwide!! Wow that is a high proportion of the worlds honey containing at least one pesticide, with the highest levels of these chemicals found in North America, Asia and Europe. As a result of …
What Organic Foods Can You Eat to Help Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes?
Do you have a family history of heart disease and strokes? Well from a news article that has came out, it is stated that by eating potassium rich foods such as bananas, brocolli, potatoes and brussel sprouts, can help prevent the hardening and narrowing of arteries, which can lead to …
Organic Food- Is It Really Any Better For You?
What is Organic Food? So what is Organic Food and is it any better for you than conventionally grown food? Organic food is that which is grown or produced without the use of any artificial chemicals such pesticides, fungicides and herbicides. Conventionally grown fruit and vegetables are often treated after …
GMO’s – Genetically Modified Organisms
I was very interested to read the other day that the debate on genetically modified organisms may once again be entering the lime light. A few years ago there was introduced a ban on the growing of GMO’s crops in certain areas of Australia. It seems that the time span …
Have We Got It All Wrong? – Is it The Carbs That Are Bad in Our Diet?
Can you remember the time before the “powers that be ” changed our food pyramid around and started saying that it is the saturated fats that are bad for us and we should reduce our consumption. Before this time there was not a big thing about carbohydrates. Potatoes which are …
Can Olive Oil Help Prevent Alzheimers ?
Some new research has found that the Mediterranean diet which consists of fish, vegetables and lots of virgin olive oil, is excellent for preventing brain plaques and loss of memory in old age. This diet also assists in the reduction of strokes and heart disease which are ever increasing …
Organic Beauty Products for Sensitive Skin
There are an increasing number of people who are finding that they have skin problems whereby they contract allergies, dermatitis or eczema after using certain shampoos, conditioners, face creams or perfumes. Such issues are often put down to having sensitive skins, but it is now thought, that it is the …
Welcome to UNIVERSAL ORGANICS.
The purpose of this website is to help promote and encourage the use of organic products and practices around the home and in the garden. By using organically grown and manufactured products, improves not only your health but can help save our planet. By supporting the organic industry and buying …
Indoor Organic Gardening
Organic Indoor Gardening. So what is the difference in growing indoor plants organically as compared to conventional methods. The main difference is the use of organic potting mix or soil and organic fertilizers. As we tend not to eat the usual plants grown indoors this is not as critical as …
Turmeric – The New Wonder Spice
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View PostPeople Are Turning to Organics for A Healthier Lifestyle
People are starting to realize that ingesting toxic chemicals in our food and coming in contact with many others in our environment are not beneficial for our health. One only has to look at the increasing incidence of disease and cases of cancer in our friends and families to know …