And even better if at stage 5 of ripeness … — Who would have thought that bananas promote our gut health, helping grow beneficial bacteria that ultimately strengthens our bones, and delays neural degeneration in our brain? It all starts with inulin, which is in bananas and which begins to be digested only when it reaches our gut. Resistant starches — prebiotics pass to our gut Inulin is a…

Free radicals age you prematurely — It’s said that our skin is a window into our inner health. ​That may not be true for marathon runners, whose skin belies their inner fitness. For others, naturally healthy-looking skin says something about how we take generally care of our health. For skin, damage prevention is the number one…

And improve your balance and posture — I found myself sweating, even though I was only walking up a gently sloping path. The effort surprised me because I run 5km daily and sprint up steeper slopes without too much effort. That day convinced me that walking backwards had a lot to offer. Doing it was challenging the…

Protects your brain and reduces your wrinkles — We know about the immune-support properties of vitamin D, currently the subject of many studies examining its ability to help our immune system resist Covid19. We know about the antioxidant effects of vitamin C, and vitamin E, both of which limit the impact of free radicals and reduce chronic inflammation. …

I can now nasal-breath for the first time … — One hundred and thirty-eight days ago, on July 7th, 2020, our city went into a tight COVID lockdown. We were only allowed out for one hour daily (plus essential trips) and masks were compulsory. If exercising, masks were optional. Since we propel massive volumes of moist air from our lungs…