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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Today I am writing about Seasonal Affection Disorder (SAD) and how to manage it. SAD (what great acronym!) is a transient depression, typically happening during winter months (there is however summer-onset SAD too) when there is less natural sunlight and shorter daylight hours. Since I have lived in London, I have always struggled with it. […]
Fearmongering refers to using fear to influence the opinions, beliefs, or actions of others. It often involves spreading exaggerated or misleading information, sensationalising situations, or highlighting potential dangers in a way that evokes strong emotions of fear, anxiety, or panic.Fearmongering can be employed for various reasons, such as gaining support for a particular agenda, promoting […]
As the days become shorter and the temperature drops, the winter season brings about a delightful change in scenery. However, it also brings with it a reduction in our exposure to sunlight, which can have a significant impact on our vitamin D levels. In this article, I want to shed light on the importance of […]
Lipids often get a bad reputation, but they are an essential part of a healthy diet and play crucial roles in human physiology and metabolism. In this blog post, I explore the functions and roles of fats in your body, shedding light on why you shouldn’t fear them but rather embrace the right kinds of […]