Nutrition

K is for Vitamin K

February 12, 2018 0 Defy Age

Although vitamin K has not been tested specifically for its anti-wrinkle benefits, some clinical studies suggest it may be able to reduce wrinkles. In one clinical trial to test the effectiveness of vitamin K1 in reducing dark circles under the eyes, the…

Healthy Eating

Smooth Green Winter Soup

January 21, 2018 0 Defy Age

Chop 5 medium carrots, one red onion, 5 medium potatoes, 2 leeks and 6 celery sticks. Heat 2 litres of water with sea salt flakes and a small cup of organic vegetable stock. Add carrots, onion and potatoes and boil…

Healthy Eating

Cereal & Fruit Smoothie Breakfast

January 17, 2018 0 Defy Age

The ingredients for this delicious vitamin-packed breakfast (or dessert, depending on your inclination) can be prepared in larger quantities and stored in fridge and freezer. A cup of each spelt, barley and millet, simmered in a pan of water (for…

Product Reviews

Matcha Shots

June 29, 2017 0 Defy Age

A great pick-me-up for green tea aficionados, these individual sachets of Japanese green tea concentrate are 100% organic and highly prized for being ground from the finest leaves grown on the hills above Kyoto. It makes fantastic smoothies (we add…

Product Reviews

The honey of life

May 27, 2014 0 Defy Age

The benefits of organically produced honey are well-documented. Equally well-documented is the global decline of the bee population and the danger this represents to agriculture. One of the most responsible brands in the apitherapy field – and the only one…

Product Reviews

Jilali Organic Argan Oil

October 25, 2013 0 Defy Age

PRE-TRIAL NOTES We are generally big proponents of organic oils for face, body and hair. When a tester bottle arrived from Jilali, we were delighted. Argan oil has gained in popularity in recent years. When the product is authentic and…

From The Experts

A lifestyle diet for the sedentary urbanite

August 27, 2012 0 Defy Age

The Sedentary Urbanite is Back! Scroll down to see latest post Practical Study on how to lose weight/tone body in a sustained fashion in mid-age and without resorting to drastic diets and ultra-strenuous exercise By a Defy-Age editor There are…

News

Excessive weight can lead to early dementia

August 21, 2012 0 Defy Age

Medical research shows links between excess weight and early dementia. Middle-aged people who are carrying extra pounds are a staggering 71% more likely to develop Alzheimers and related brain diseases. We are not even talking about obese, but simply people…

Product Reviews

New anti-oxidant tea

April 18, 2012 0 Defy Age

Rooibos, Afrikaans for ‘red bush’ is a member of the legume family growing in South Africa. The health benefits of rooibos have long been part of South African folklore, but increased research into its properties over the past ten…

News

Next, the chocolate diet?

March 27, 2012 0 Defy Age

According to new research, chocolate can help keep you slim, because (among other things) it increases metabolism. A study has found that, despite boosting calorie intake, regular chocolate consumption is related to lower body mass index (BMI). The effect is…

Nutrition

K is for Vitamin K

Smooth Green Winter Soup

Cereal & Fruit Smoothie Breakfast

Matcha Shots

The honey of life

Jilali Organic Argan Oil

A lifestyle diet for the sedentary urbanite

Excessive weight can lead to early dementia

New anti-oxidant tea

Next, the chocolate diet?

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