About quinoa Quinoa is a fantastic example of plant-based protein, which not only offers a viable alternative for meat and other animal products, but also supplies a broad spectrum of other nutrients (such as vitamins, minerals and phyto-chemicals) at the same time. An annual plant that originated in the Andean region of Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia…
What is diarrhoea? Diarrhoea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or a decrease in the form of the stool (i.e. greater looseness and water content). It is usually a symptom of an underlying illness, infection or other condition or external factor (such as poor diet or stress). Although changes in frequency of…
What puts the “super” into superfoods? The expression “superfood” has been used for many years now, but what does it actually mean? And do these foods provide the answer to your nutritional goals, or is it all just hype? Well, the reason these foods are referred to as being “super” is because they tend to…
Basic steps for gaining muscle Increasing your muscle mass can be frustrating when you don’t immediately see the results you want, but the most common reasons for slow or inadequate muscle gain are easy to overcome if you know what to look for and how to avoid the pitfalls. Improve your workouts and diet, and…
Making a big difference with hemp seed protein powder You will not believe how easy it is to make a huge difference to your health with the help of hemp seed protein. If you are looking for a diet supplement that works for the long term, hemp seed protein is it. It is loaded with…
What is your blood sugar level? A person’s blood sugar level (also known as serum glucose level or plasma glucose level) is the amount of glucose (sugar) present in their blood at any given time. Why is glucose important? Glucose (also known as dextrose) is a simple sugar that is made by the body using…
Shakes – can they help with weight loss? Tricky meal planning Meal planning, as part of a slimming or ongoing weight management programme, which ensures that you are receiving optimal nutrition and a broad spectrum of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients every day, can be difficult for a number of reasons: you may be limited…
What is dietary fibre? Dietary fibre, “bulk” or “roughage” (a complex carbohydrate) is the part of plant-derived foods that can’t be completely broken down by digestive enzymes in the human digestive system. Instead, it travels through the gut largely untouched, when it arrives in the colon where it may or may not be fermented by…
Healthy weight management – losing weight and keeping it off! Protein powders and meal shakes are now two of the most popular and versatile types of dietary supplements available. Meal shakes and protein powders Support a balanced diet, appetite control and more… Meal shakes and protein powders are used for a wide variety of reasons,…
Do you eat “clean”? In this modern age of processed foods, farming on a massive scale and the widespread use of artificial chemicals to enhance everything from taste and appearance to shelf life, you can no longer take it for granted that you know what is in your food just by looking at it. Unfortunately,…
