Ultra-Processed Foods How Bad Are They For Our Health? In recent times, the surge in industrially processed foods has dominated headlines, prompting us to rethink our daily dietary choices. In this talk, we will explore not only how to reduce our consumption of ultra-processed foods, but also discover alternatives to enhance our overall nutritional intake. …
The latest research indicates that the microbes that live on us and in us may dictate up to 90% of our genetic capability. This may be partly due to the fact there are over 3.5 millions microbial genes within us, compared to just 22,000 human genes. It’s hard to ignore the gut microbiome news these …
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The gut and the brain are two essential organs in the human body that are not only interconnected but also have a significant impact on each other. The gut-brain connection is a complex and intricate system that involves numerous biochemical signals and pathways. Many studies have suggested that the gut-brain connection is not just …
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All calories are not equal and ‘calories in, calories out’ is not the only metric! Different foods and macronutrients have different effects on hormones and brain chemicals that control hunger and eating behaviour. We can’t just say that ‘a calorie is a calorie’ or that it’s as simple as ‘calories in calories out’. For example, …
It has been well researched and documented that time-restricted eating has many benefits, such as: Increasing ketones Increasing mitochondrial health and stress resistance Increasing antioxidant profile Increasing autophagy (Programme cell clearance) Increasing DNA repair Decreasing glycogen (glucose stores) Decreasing insulin Decreasing mTOR Decreasing protein synthesis In fact, one study in ‘The Journal of Nutrition, Health …
Globally, male life expectancy is 68 years which is five years less than females. There isn’t a single country in the world where male life expectancy exceeds that of females and by 2030 male life expectancy is expected to be seven years less than females, (1). The global suicide rate in men is almost twice …
There is a lot of talk at the moment about brain health and in particular looking after our mental wellbeing is more important than ever, as we all want to look after our waistlines, but it is important that we think about our overall health during the festive period, so that we can not only …
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There are different types of Omega-3 fatty acids. EPA and DHA are derived from fish oils, while ALA is found in plant sources such as walnuts, flaxseed, canola oil, and soybean oil. ALA works more slowly because it needs to be converted into EPA and DHA in order for the body to use it. Krill …
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Did you know that genes cause only 1% of Alzheimer’s and that it is possible to identify other risk factors? Most of these factors are under our control as they are diet and lifestyle driven. In my latest blog, I identify the dietary and lifestyle tips that may help to prevent Alzheimer’s, as follows: Eating …
Your liver has many, many functions, such as helping to digest food, activating enzymes by releasing bile into your intestines, activating immune cells, metabolising excess cholesterol, producing and metabolising hormones, storing and regulating vitamins and glucose. Signs of liver toxicity include fatigue, indigestion, gas, bloating, constipation, heartburn, PMS, acne, psoriasis, pain on the right side …
