As many as 86% of adults are using supplements of some kind, and yet there is very little evidence that they provide any long term benefit. Meanwhile we get told that food is the answer, but nutrient quality can be as low as 6% of claimed values. Medical Nutrition is...
Who should be concerned? Anyone whose blood glucose levels are higher than normal are at risk of a major chronic health condition. Normal blood glucose levels are between 4.0–7.8mmol/L.A blood test is used to determine blood sugar levels. During the blood test,...
Experts agree that fermented foods are a healthy choice. The importance of a healthy gut microbiome has resulted in an explosion of “health food” options on supermarket shelves; however, are all fermented foods good for you? There is good evidence that fermented foods...
About 70% of a person’s immune system machinery is associated with their gut. The microbiome plays an integral role in how well the immune system functions. Keeping the gut healthy will help the body protect itself from disease. Why is so much of our Immune System in...
There are some simple steps that groups of people with high risk of infection can take to minimise the potential severity of getting sick. In these times, improving gut health and your immune system will help, particularly for those with chronic health conditions. The...
