Some cholesterol is needed for our bodies to function as it helps make cell membranes, hormones, and vitamin D. The cholesterol in our blood comes from two sources, the foods we eat and from our liver, which produces cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy fat like...
We all want to look and feel our best, especially during the festive season! A healthy gut is the key! There is a strong link between the gut microbiome and many areas of our health, how we feel and especially our appearance. So, if our digestive system is imbalanced,...
Inflammation in the body may not always be the cause of chronic diseases, however it is related to an increased risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, stroke, and many cancers. A ten-week Stanford University School of Medicine study conducted by Dr Christopher Gardener...
Everyone loves a holiday! But can you still eat healthily when you are travelling? The answer is - Yes! Plane foods and fast foods on the highway are often processed, high in fat or sugar and not necessarily health promoting. So, prepare yourself for success. Plane,...
Plant-based foods contain many of the essential nutrients we need for our bodies to function. However, many plant-based foods also contain various anti-nutritional substances. The most common anti nutrients are: Phytates (Phytic acid) - A substance plants use to...
Who doesn't love the Easter holidays! But Easter is not without its challenges to our health and lifestyle choices. Easter often means family gatherings or parties with oodles of temptingly rich foods, alcoholic drinks and let’s not forget eating vast amounts of...
What is protein? Why do we need it? Where do we get it from? Protein is an essential macro nutrient found in food. The human body needs protein for every day functioning of the cells and organs, to make hormones, enzymes and other body chemicals, plus build and repair...
Do you want to feel great and have more energy to enjoy the festive season with your family and friends? Be stronger and healthier than ever before? Look in the mirror and be happy with what you see there? If the answer is yes, set yourself up ahead of the festive...
Turmeric, the humble golden coloured cooking spice is a true superfood which is currently very popular in natural health circles for its beneficial anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, pain relieving and antioxidant properties. Turmeric has a long history of culinary and...
There are some super charged food combinations that have been backed by research which found they can work together to help with better nutrient absorption. Check these out! Vitamin C and Iron - There are two types of iron in food, haem iron which is found in foods...
What is Vitamin K2? Most people probably don’t know much about Vitamin K. Here is some history- The first discovery of Vitamin K was in 1929 by Danish scientist Henrick Dam, during studies on cholesterol in chicken. Further research eventually concluded that Vitamin...
Are you leading a healthy lifestyle, but still feeling like you’re running on empty? It could all come down to your gut health, the microbes that live there and whether you are able to absorb nutrients from your food properly. Our gut flora has such an important role...