In recent years we have been hearing a lot about the benefits of chia, but chia has been around for quite some time. Native to Mexico and northern Guatemala, chia seeds were one of the main staples in Mayan and Aztec diets as early as 3,500 B.C. They were used not only in these ancient […]
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Nutrition Tips: Empower Your Health!
In this issue of WellnessConnect, we had the pleasure to interview nutritionist, health coach and personal trainer Mweia Elias of Empower Nutrition. Here are a few of her tried-and-tested tips for healthy nutrition… 1. Fibre for weight loss Eating 1 cup of peas or beans gives you about half of your daily fibre needs, […]