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ARTICLES BY JEN THOMAS

In bed rotting, all daily activities from eating and sleeping to texting are conducted from the bed to reverse the effects of burning out (iStockphoto)

The 2023 wellness trends that aren’t good for your health

5 min read . 31 Dec 2023

Scalability and an inability to create good-looking food are the challenges currently limiting 3D food printing. (Unsplash/Rob Wingate)

Can 3D food printing help improve our diet?

5 min read . 19 Dec 2023

According to nutrigenomics, the nutrients and chemicals in our food can impact our DNA positively or negatively. (Unsplash/Sangarsh Lohakare)

Does the double helix diet hold a clue to weight loss?

6 min read . 28 Nov 2023

Heather Radke, photo courtesy and copyright: Ye Fan

Ifs and butts: the long history of the derrière

4 min read . 20 Nov 2023

Vertical farms use 95% less water than traditional farms and can produce food all year, irrespective of the weather. (Unsplash/Erwan Hesry)

How to combat climate change with empty offices

6 min read . 14 Nov 2023

Innovations that can simulate tastes, bio-aromas and scents through the VR headset are currently underway.
(Pexels/Darlene Alderson)

When food industry meets the world of virtual reality

5 min read . 24 Oct 2023

A diet rich in colorful fruit and vegetables can improve the serotonin levels in our body (Pexels/Anna Shvets)

The answer to good skin lies deep within our gut

6 min read . 11 Oct 2023

By year 20240, expect machine learning and AI will take personalised nutrition solutions to a whole new level (Pexels/Pavel Danilyuk)

AI-driven diets and the future of our food habits

6 min read . 05 Sept 2023

Back pain has become a universal problem because of our modern workplace environment that requires us to sit immobile for long hours (Pexels/Yan Krukau)

Studying Neanderthals to understand back pain

6 min read . 08 Aug 2023

Adaptogens are available in the form of pills, powders, teas, or tinctures, making them relatively easy to consume (Unsplash/Lisa Hobbs)

Add adaptogens to your diet with a pinch of caution

4 min read . 02 Aug 2023

Doing plyometric exercises like skipping, as you age, strengthens your body to resist falls (Pexels/Yan Krukau)

How to slow muscle loss and get fitter as you age

4 min read . 19 Jul 2023

Clients tend to expect their personal trainers to look fit and be perfect role models of their profession (Unsplash/Jonathan Borba)

Does your personal trainer have to ‘look’ fit?

5 min read . 15 Jul 2023

The effects of menopause on women and the workplace can be minimized with the right tools and support (Unsplash/Amy Hirschi)

How to stop menopause from derailing careers

6 min read . 11 Jul 2023

With her body changing constantly, a pregnant woman may find it hard to choose the right food to eat during the nine months (Unsplash/Julian Encalada)

4 common mistakes to avoid when eating during pregnancy

5 min read . 02 Jul 2023

Engaging in regular exercise can significantly impact how well and how long you live (Unsplash/Gabin Vallet)

Ways to maximise longevity while living your best life

5 min read . 25 Jun 2023

For effective weight loss, consistency and a never-give-up attitude is key (Unsplash)

For successful weight loss, embrace failure

5 min read . 14 Jun 2023

Drinking green juice is good for you, but it doesn't help you 'detox' (Alina Karpenko/Unsplash)

How to avoid falling for wellness myths

5 min read . 06 Jun 2023

There is a spike in nutrient deficiencies as you age, which may result from medication or eating fewer fruits and vegetables due to decreased hunger (iStock)

Change your diet as you age to stay fitter and happier

4 min read . 31 May 2023

From a pure calorie deficit argument, all methods are roads that lead to the same destination (Unsplash)

The problem with calorie-counting

6 min read . 21 May 2023

Packaged food companies don’t make it desirable even to check the back of the pack (iStock)

Why it’s so hard to make sense of food labelling

5 min read . 10 May 2023