Metabolism, or the process of breaking food down into energy, keeps our bodies in working condition. A high metabolic rate increases the amount of kilojoules, or energy, the body burns on a daily basis.

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Gone are the days when dried fruit was used just for the Christmas fruit cake or eaten as a fibre boost. Dried fruit is now a must have and a healthy alternative for an on-the-go energy snack.

Want to lose weight and reduce your risk of dying of a heart attack or stroke? Reduce fat in your diet, right? After all, that’s what we’ve been told for decades. However, fat is not necessarily the villain we’ve been led to believe.