Sweeteners: Healthy to Unhealthy Choices
Sweeteners play a major role in our diets, whether natural or artificial. Being mindful in reducing refined white sugar can be beneficial to health, energy, and overall well-being. Below, we rank sweeteners from the healthiest to the least healthy, discussing…
Balance Your Hormones Naturally
Hormones play a role in regulating many of our bodily functions, from metabolism and mood to reproductive health and energy levels. When hormones are out of balance, we tend to feel it! From fatigue to weight gain, mood swings, and…
CoQ10 and a feature on Cytoplan CoQ10 Multi
Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant present in almost every cell of the body. It plays a key role in energy production and is important for the function of the mitochondria, the energy powerhouses of our cells. CoQ10 is a key…
Vitamin E: Benefits and Food Sources
Vitamin E is an essential vitamin that plays a key role in maintaining overall health. As an antioxidant, it protects the body from oxidative stress and supports the body in skin health, immunity, and heart health, to name a few….
The Benefits of Ginseng & Il Hwa Korean Ginseng
Ginseng has long been taken as one of the most powerful and versatile medicinal herbs in traditional medicine. Used for thousands of years across Asia and North America, ginseng has adaptogenic properties—supporting the body against physical, chemical, and biological stress—and…
The Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan and the basics
The Mediterranean diet, originally came from a study of the diets of people living around Crete, Greece, and southern Italy, and is a well-known diet today with its known and researched health benefits. Whole foods and healthy fats are the…
The Elimination Diet and what food can you eat
The elimination diet is the gold standard tool for identifying hidden food sensitivities that may be contributing to a variety of uncomfort and health issues. By temporarily removing certain foods from your diet and then reintroducing them one by one,…
Health Over 50: Small Changes That Make a Big Difference
Aging gracefully involves more than just avoiding illness—it’s about thriving, staying active, and living life to the fullest. For Health over 50, small lifestyle changes can benefit your health. These tweaks may include increasing physical activity, adjusting your diet to…
NAD+, NMN, and NR: A Simplified Guide to Cellular Health and ageing
The definition of longevity is living a longer and healthier life. It defines not only how long a person is going to live, but how healthy their later life will be. There has been an increasing interest in molecules NAD+ (nicotinamide…
From Leaky gut to healthy gut
Leaky gut syndrome, also known as increased intestinal permeability, is a condition where the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, allowing undigested food particles, toxins, and bacteria to “leak” through the intestines and enter the bloodstream. This process can…
Foods Rich in Antioxidants: Types and Benefits
Antioxidants support the body from oxidative stress. They help the fight against an overabundance of free radicals, unstable molecules that can damage cells and contribute to extra sick days. A balanced diet rich in antioxidants can support your immune system,…
6 Tips for Natural and Healthy Weight Loss
Weight loss, a common query I work with as a nutirional therapist. Today I wanted to write about base values for healthy Weight Loss that have sometimes been overlooked by my clients. Losing weight can be complex and diet plans…
Is Eating Organic Food Better for Your Health?
To eat organic or not to eat organic, that is the question, is eating organic Food Better for Your Health? While organic food tends to be more expensive, many people are drawn to its promise of fewer pesticides, better nutrient…
The Nutrition Gap: What we need to improve
Introduction The term “nutrition gap” refers to the difference between the nutrients a person consumes and the nutrients their body needs to maintain good health. This gap is influenced by several factors, including food choices, nutrient content, bodily absorption abilities,…
Six foods highest in polyphenols
Polyphenols are found in plant based foods that are fantastic for supporting the body in reducing nasties such as free radicals. This is due to the antioxidant properties found in polyphenols. Antioxidants support our bodies from damage caused by free…