Category Archives: Diet

Do You Have Diabetes? Here’s Why The Mediterranean Diet Is For You!

Learn about the different types of diabetes – type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes – and how lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 and gestational diabetes. The Mediterranean diet is a particularly good choice for people with diabetes, as it can help manage blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and promote weight loss. For personalised dietary advice, contact Med E Life.

How Can The Mediterranean Diet Prevent Heart Attacks?

Heart attacks occur when a blockage forms in a coronary artery, cutting off blood supply to a part of the heart muscle. A healthy lifestyle is key to preventing heart attacks, such as quitting smoking, exercising regularly, following a Mediterranean diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing chronic conditions.

The Joy of Eating With Friends and Family

Eating is more than just survival. It’s a means by which we come together to share food, tradition, culture, and quality time. Studies show that eating together is not only beneficial for your physical health, but your mental health too with lower rates of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and even eating disorders. That’s why following […]

Mediterranean Diet Recipes That Support Gut Health

Find out why gut health is important and how the Mediterranean diet improves gut microbiome. The Mediterranean diet isn’t just a tasty way of eating, but it also does wonders for your gut health. When we talk about good gut health, we’re talking about the gastrointestinal system acting as it should – without pain, unusual […]

Olive Oil

HEALTH BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL  What type of olive oil?  Choose the extra virgin olive oil. It is the fresh juice squeezed directly from the olive fruit. Its natural and not refined or extracted using chemicals or heat, leaving it high in natural antioxidants and healthy fats which are beneficial for health. So, make good […]

Dietary Fibre

Fibre is the indigestible parts of plants foods (carbohydrate). Sources are our vegetables, fruit, grains beans and legumes. Fibre keeps our digestive system healthy and helps ensure regular bowel movements. Fibre can improve our cholesterol and blood glucose levels and therefore its thought that it may assist in the prevention of diseases such as diabetes, […]