The following information is by Lily Nichols, American Nutritionist who has been researching all things nutrition and food in relation to pregnancy. Need a little motivation to stick with real, nutrient-dense foods during pregnancy? Below, I’ll give you an overview of some research on how ultraprocessed foods impact pregnancy outcomes, and the findings speak volumes … Read more
You can substitute any number of words to replace those in the heading, but they all amount to the same clever marketing strategy to get your attention. Social media is full of these messages and my emails are also becoming polluted by them. Why are we so inclined to believe that a particular product is … Read more
Senescence and ageing skin Research has identified the skin as a common site for the accumulation of senescent cells, a hallmark of ageing. Senescent cells are those that have ceased replication but continue living. Within the skin, they contribute to ageing further by damaging neighbouring cells, degrading the extracellular matrix and increasing tissue fibrosis. Conversely, … Read more
In recent years, carbohydrates have become the ultimate dietary scapegoat, blamed for everything from obesity to chronic disease. The rise of various low-carb diet trends has painted carbohydrates as the enemy of gut health and weight management, leading many to severely restrict or eliminate this essential macronutrient from their diets. This villainization has been particularly … Read more
The following article excerpt shares information provided by Dr. Eric Berg, a chiropractor and health educator, and Dr Mercola Cataracts1 is an eye condition that causes your vision to blur due to a buildup of proteins on the lens of your eye. Left untreated, cataracts can result in progressive loss of vision and, ultimately, blindness. Risk … Read more
Phytoestrogens are a special group of nutrients that occur naturally in most plant foods. The two major classes are isoflavones in soy, and lignans in seeds, whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. However, the one condition that should be noted is that any soy product must be certified organic non-GMO and fermented. Read more about the soy … Read more
Speak to any gardener or farmer and they will tell you that the success of their plants depends on the nutrient levels of the soil. This is also true when it comes to our body which will only thrive if all nutrients are available. These nutrients include minerals, vitamins, essential fatty acids (good fats), complex … Read more
Shifting Climates, Foods, and Diseases: The Human Microbiome through Evolution Human evolution has been punctuated by climate anomalies, structuring environments, deadly infections, and altering landscapes. How well humans adapted to these new circumstances had direct effects on fitness and survival. Research is showing how the gut microbiome could have contributed to human evolutionary success through … Read more
Glyphosate is the world’s most widely produced herbicide and is the primary toxic chemical in Roundup™, as well as in many other herbicides. In addition, it is a broad-spectrum herbicide that is used in more than 700 different products from agriculture and forestry to home use. Exposure to glyphosate has been linked to autism, Alzheimer’s, … Read more
Every day, our bodies are exposed to pollutants and chemicals (external) and endogenous (internal) waste products. We process and eliminate most of these toxins as part of normal detoxification and elimination processes, via the liver, kidneys, intestines, skin, lungs and lymph. However, sometimes detoxification and elimination is impaired due to lifestyle, environmental and/or genetic factors.(1) … Read more