Diet & Nutrition

After years of controversy surrounding the detrimental risks associated with a diet full in fat, there is now a growing consensus that fat is actually our friend rather than foe. Past warnings to keep away from fat, have in fact been severely misguided and as research continues to grow, our understanding of the benefits continue…

Improving your gut health is vital for optimal cognitive function. How can this be done? In this article, how to ensure your microbiome consists of good bacteria – or more importantly has a diversity of bacteria, prebiotics and probiotics and how to incorporate them into your diet. The trillions of microbes that are found in…

Our body contains more than 10 000 different species of bacteria that live in our gut, but what does this mean and why is this so important? Ok, so let’s start but defining what the microbiome actually is – your gut is inhabited by an array of microorganisms or bacteria that basically create a mini-ecosystem…

Fatty acids play a variety of roles to assist our body. They are used as a source of energy and help store energy. They promote the body’s absorption and transportation of vitamins. Without them, our brain and its nerves would not be able to function properly. You can think of communication in the brain as…