The immune system’s primary role is to detect and remove foreign substances that have entered the body and is made up of organs, tissues, cells and proteins. If a child is exposed to a bug for the first time, the initial immune response will not be as quick, as with a second infection by the same bug. But as a child is more exposed, the body’s immune system will recognize more viruses and respond better and faster.
Braai day or National Heritage Day as South Africa’s annual day of celebration. South Africans are called to unite around fires, to share their heritage with other cultures and to celebrate the diversity that forms the core of the country’s unique values. Find some inspiration and ideas for a healthy braai!
Most of us if asked the question; "Why is milk good for you?", would probably answer with something along the lines of; "It is high in calcium and essential for bone strength, healthy growth in children and prevention of osteoporosis. A textbook answer and what most of us learnt growing up. This certainly seems to be the case when one looks at pro-marketing and advertising campaigns.
A well-stocked kitchen means that a nourishing meal is never more than a cupboard or freezer away. Sadly (and realistically), we cannot always get all the amazing plant-based goodies that are at the grocery stores! Either space is short, or money is. But do not worry, we came up with a list of vegan staple foods that you can get which offer you a large variety of meal options.
If so, you’re not alone. Fat in foods has been vilified for the past few decades, as low-fat and non-fat foods became the norm and we were told that cutting even healthy fats out of the diet would help us get the body we want. In fact, it’s one of the biggest nutrition lies that the public’s been told throughout history.
The immune system is our primary barrier against harmful pathogens in the environment around us. In addition to protecting us from pathogens, the immune system also plays the very important role of controlling precise inflammatory responses that help our body heal damaged tissues. Using immune boosters on a regular basis can help ensure your immune system is functioning at its peak