Reverse Dieting: What’s It All About.
Dieting can create a wonderful feeling. You’ve just shed pounds and got some muscle definition going on where there was just large layer of what […]
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What Is Tagatose ?
Tagatose is a naturally occurring simple sugar and a monosaccharide. Sweetness: 92% of sucrose Calorific value: 1.5 kcal/g It belongs to the carbohydrate family and is […]
Trendy Dairy-Free Milks Might Be A Cause Of Iodine Deficiency
The World Health Organisation regards iodine deficiency as the ‘world’s most prevalent, yet easily preventable, cause of brain damage’. Researchers from the University of Surrey are saying that […]
Phyllanthin
Phyllanthin found in many Phyllanthus species has various biochemical and pharmacological properties especially on its antioxidative and hepatoprotective effects. Phyllanthin is a major bioactive lignan […]
Post-Exercise Recovery Helped By Consuming Polyphenols From Various Fruit Sources
Elderberry, pomegranate and mangosteen extracts like tart cherry juice delay muscle soreness and help with post-exercise recovery. A daily dose of Fytexia’s brand TensLess is […]
The Health Benefits Of Mutandabota
Mutandabota is a dairy product which is similar to porridge or yogurt and is consumed as a major source of proteins and micronutrients in Southern Africa. The […]
Stemonine (Stemona japonica)
Radix Stemonare root extract contains the active component stemonine (CAS No.27185-78-0). Stemonine is a natural organic insecticide ideal for those involved in organic farming and […]
Microencapsulation Of Probiotics
Microencapsulation of probiotics using hydrocolloids is now an established method for ensuring their survival and even for accurate dosing into products (Anal and Singh, 2007). […]
Microbial Cell Modelling
Microbial cell modelling is a fascinating subject and one that deserves special attention. Over the years a number of different models have been described to […]
Dolcelatte
Dolcelatte is the classic blue veined Italian soft cheese which rivals Gorgonzola in the cheese world. It is prepared from cow’s milk. The name is […]
How our gut microbiota changes as we age and what the implications are for our health
Healthy aging is a process we all would like to pass through without enduring all the complications associated with our body as it gets older. […]
Branza Da Burduf
Brânza da burduf is a cheese not often found in western supermarkets unless there is a Roumanian population. I often purchase this particular cheese from […]
What Is Daifuku Mochi?
Daifuku Mochi or just Daifuku literally means ‘belly luck’ but in fact most of us will come across it as a famous and traditional Japanese […]
Light drinking by pregnant mothers is claimed not to harm the unborn baby
A new research review has found there is little evidence suggesting that light drinking of alcoholic beverages during pregnancy actually harms unborn babies. Midwives and […]
Protein Supplementation For Brief Periods Does Little For the Casual Sports Person
Is protein supplementation always beneficial? A new study reported in the open access journal Nutrients will inspire little confidence for the casual athlete or sports […]
Astragalus Root
Astragalus propinquus (syn. Astralagus membranaceus) is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used by Chinese herbalists and known in that culture as huáng qí which […]
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang oil is reckoned to be one of the top ten selling essential oils globally. It is sold for its highly sensuous and soothing […]
Rose Geranium Oil
Rose geranium oil is an essential oil extracted from various Pelargonium species but predominantly from Pelargonium graveolens. It serves as a floral substitute for rose […]
The Many Uses And Benefits Of Lemon Oil
Lemon Oil is regarded as one of the essential oils for cleansing the skin, giving a lift to drinks and adding that refreshing sharpness to […]