Inflammation Part 2

Make sure to read Part 1, the causes of chronic inflammation. WHAT ABOUT DIET? How does diet impact chronic inflammation? What you eat can play both a positive and negative role in managing chronic inflammation. There are foods that can aggravate chronic inflammation (pro-inflammatory foods) and those that are anti-inflammatory.

Inflammation Part 1

INFLAMMATION occurs when the body is harmed in any way – from infections / injury / toxins – and is an immune response that the body initiates against local tissue damage. Inflammation is a necessary response from our immune system against a foreign body (or antigen). Poor diet and stress overwhelm the immune system , leading to excessive inflammation.

The Simple Truth

This is part 2 in our new series on plant-based lifestyles.  FACT: Many high fat, high sugar, salty, refined foods do taste good! The simple truth: In the bigger picture, these foods do have a place….. what is a family function without that traditional trifle, for instance? And that is exactly it: eaten now and then (not daily or even weekly!) these foods are fine and not damaging to the body.

Rethink the foods you like!

Soya Life proudly presents you with a series on plant-based lifestyles. Ask yourself the following question: WHAT is/are your favourite food / foods? And a second question: WHY are these your favourite foods?

Vegetarian Entertaining in The Holiday Season

Vegetarian Entertaining in The Holiday Season

 2 rules when entertaining:

  1. Feed delicious food (and drink) to your guests

  2. Enjoy yourself!

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why-soy

Why Soy?

There is compelling evidence that following a plant-based diet can change your life for the better. Swapping animal-based-protein sources for plant-based-protein sources can help you lose weight, live longer, and even combat disease. Of course, one of the best sources of plant protein is the humble soy bean! Soy beans are an incredibly diverse and important food source, with scientifically proven health benefits. Why then, are consumers questioning its inclusion in daily diets?

PRE-SPORT Health Smoothie

Have 1 hour pre-workout

Blend together in a blender/mixer:

1 cup (250ml)  Soy Milk

1 peeled, chopped apple                                                                             

1 large peeled, chopped carrot                                                                                      

½ cup frozen berries (any kind)                                                                             

2 scoops (20g) Soya Life porridge                                                                

1Tbs (15ml)  raw Oat Bran                                                                                

1 ½ cups ice

Plant-Based Lifestyles: Colon Health, Part 2

This is part 2 of our series on plant-based eating and colon health. Read part 1 here.

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Plant-Based Lifestyles: Colon Health, Part 1

The digestive tract, which extends from the oesophagus right the way through to the rectum, is the barrier between the outside world and the inside of our bodies! In other words, look after your gut and you protect your body!

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Plant-Based Lifestyles: Prevent and Treat Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) occurs when there is gradual loss of kidney function. When CKD reaches an advanced stage, dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes can build up in the body, causing potentially fatal complications.

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