Iron – One of the Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies Iron is a metal that is required for numerous functions within our bodies but it’s main role is for the production of haemoglobin – the protein that carries oxygen in our blood. Haemoglobin picks up oxygen...
Imagine possessing the most powerful force in the universe. What would you do with it? What if you can make it even better? Guess what? You already possess it. It’s your brain. It has approximately 100 billion neurons and each one connects to between 10 and 10,000...
Long after its use by date the heart foundation tick is being retired. The star rating system replacing it is no better. Both are mired in the belief that fat in the diet is bad and that high carbohydrate intake is good. Real food does not have a label and is not in...
That movie, in a way, is a metaphor for life. Once we reach adulthood, we start a slow but hopefully long decline. Our bodies shrink and ultimately die––“Ashes to ashes, dust to dust”. That is reality and we can’t change it other than living our lives to the fullest....
Today in the western world, Alzheimer’s Disease ranks high as a cause of death. This is increasing at a rapid rate as the population ages. By 2050, it is going to be a real crisis. The costs alone to society will be staggering if the trend continues. The good news is...
Bloating. Gas. Stomach pain. Heartburn. Diarrhoea. Doesn’t sound pleasant, does it? These are common symptoms for people who struggle with fructose malabsorption. What is fructose malabsorption? Fructose is a sugar molecule that is found in many common foods. In...
