A few definitions Probiotics are « live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host », according to the FAO. Probiotics supplements and additives contain a single or a mix of strains, the most commonly used being lactobacilles. Prebiotics are nutrients that are degraded by gut microbiota. They feed the intestinal […]
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Loving care for your fruit & veg
Maintaining proper hygiene when consuming fruits and vegetables is essential to minimise exposure to harmful substances and pathogens. This short article explains hygiene and effective cleaning methods, and the implications of peeling produce. Washing Fruits and VegetablesThoroughly washing fruit and veg under running water is a fundamental step in reducing dirt, bacteria, and some pesticide […]
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Lettuce eat more veg
Eating more vegetables is one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your health. Packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre, and water, vegetables support digestion, immunity, and help prevent chronic diseases. Their high water content contributes to hydration, while fibre promotes gut health and helps regulate blood sugar. Despite these benefits, many of […]
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Collagen: keep the connection alive
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, making up approximately 30% of total protein content. It serves as a fundamental structural component of connective tissues, including skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Collagen provides tensile strength and resilience to tissues, and is crucial not only for maintaining youthful skin but also for […]
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Armed to the teeth
If you follow US news (I am tempted to say « misinformation »), you will have heard of fluoride, a mineral that occurs naturally in foods and water. JFK Jr, who might be the USA next health secretary, called it « an industrial waste » and linked it to various health conditions. But what does the Science and Public […]
Recently, seed oils—such as sunflower, safflower, canola, and soybean oil—have been targeted by certain health influencers and diet trends as being « toxic » or « inflammatory. » Claims often centre around their omega-6 fatty acid content, perceived overprocessing, or alleged contribution to chronic diseases. However, these claims often lack scientific support. Let’s dive into the research to separate […]
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Join the resistance
Resistant starch (RS) has become trendy recently due to a combination of factors related to its health benefits, growing interest in gut health, and rising popularity of specific diets like low-carb and plant-based eating. RS is a type of carbohydrate that « resists » digestion in the small intestine and reaches the large intestine intact. RS functions […]
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The best diet is free
Healthy nutrition does not rely on expensive foods, protein powders or vitamin supplements. It does not require a fancy activity or sleep tracker or a questionable glucose monitor. Not even a gym membership. And certainly not you to compare yourself to unqualified, photoshopped wellness influencers selling you dubious meal plans. For a healthy lifestyle, we […]
Raise your hand if you have never taken a multivitamin supplement. I bet most of us have. I have. So, there must be a reason we all take them at some point, they must be useful. Are they? The JAMA recently published the results of a cohort study of over 390,000 healthy American adults (Multivitamin […]
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Is personalised better?
Quite a few companies and individuals (with and without qualifications…) now sell personalised nutrition (PN) packages, based on your « unique metabolism and needs« . To assess these, they will first sell you kits to measure parameters such as glycemia, vitamin and mineral levels (iron, B12, D etc), hormone levels (in particular thyroid hormones), blood fats (cholesterol, […]