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Chlorophyll may be a term you haven’t heard since that high school science class on photosynthesis, but emerging research is proving just how beneficial this bright green pigment can be for our health – from our gut to our body odour! So if you frequently clear a room due to those smelly pits, this one’s for you.

Getting your mojo back comes down to the careful nurturing of your diet, sleep, exercise and stress management – we’re here to give you the rundown of what you’ll need and how you can do it, even with a full plate of responsibilities on your hands. 

Here at I Quit Sugar, we believe satisfying your sweet tooth doesn’t have to be a guilty pleasure – we’re here to take the guilt out and put the taste in. Take a look at these simple but impressive dessert recipes crafted to tantalise your taste buds without sending your blood sugars on a rollercoaster ride. 

The first rays of sunlight should signify a fresh start – at least if we go by the Disney manual to life! – but for many of us, mornings bring about anxiety instead. It’s not all that shocking when you consider the mountain of activities there are to get through, but you might be surprised to learn the root cause of morning anxiety is hormone-based. The bright side? We can do something about it.

From immune system support to cardiovascular health, beta-glucans are emerging as nature's allies in our quest for optimal health. But how can you get a hold of these powerhouse nutrients? Let’s find out. 

So, you probably know that deep-fried fast food and sugary pastries can drive up your ‘bad’ cholesterol levels, but what about the flip side? Turns out there are a number of foods that actually work to boost ‘good’ cholesterol and knock the bad guys down a peg!

Raynaud’s disease affects around 10% of women and 5% of men here in Australia, making it an unexpectedly common condition – yet so few of us understand what it entails. Let’s take a look at some of the major signs you’re dealing with this disease and why it strikes in the first place.

Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for overall wellbeing, and while we all know what to avoid, you might be surprised that some of the healthier options come with a laundry list of dangers. From the new research around heavy metal content in some of the major dark chocolate brands to the pathogenic dangers of raw milk, here are our tips to enjoy your favourite foods safely.  

How many of your organs can you say you've got two of? Yeah, it's a good thing we've got a double on the kidney front, but that doesn't mean they're invincible. Au contraire – these hard-working toxin-fighters need all the help they can get to keep your body in peak condition. Feed them these tasty foods to keep yourself healthy. 

Not even celebrities are exempt from dismissive doctors when it comes to investigating alarming symptoms – former E! host and actress Maria Menounos is just one of the latest forced to self-advocate just to get a diagnosis. Here’s what she wants people to know about pancreatic cancer, from the red flags to navigating the medical system.

Are you a breakfast skipper or overly reliant on that morning coffee to tide you over? These habits could be to blame for your low energy and mood swings come mid-afternoon. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered with a few easy recipes you can make the night before.