We spend a large amount of our day reading about, shopping for, preparing and eating food. In developed countries around the world people eat a greater variety of foodstuffs than ever before – but that doesn’t mean we are well nourished. In fact, many people do not eat enough nutrients that are essential for…
For optimal digestive function the chain of events that digestion follows needs to be working in synergy to ensure issues with function don’t arise. When we match optimal function with the right nutrition for the individual good health will be supported. The digestive system is a long hollow tube in which we metabolize, absorb and…
Whether you’re a “health nerd” like me or not, you may have noticed how much attention gut health and the all-important “microbiome” has been getting in the last couple of years. In every news feed you can be assured that there will be some mention of gut health if you follow health in general. As…
What is fructose? Fructose is the sugar found in many foods such as fresh and dried fruit, most root vegetables, honey, commercially produced sweeteners such as high fructose corn syrup and most processed foods and soft drinks. Although fructose has been a natural ingredient in our food, it is thought that the over-consumption of fructose…