Give Your Brain A Boost With Nootropics
Nootropics may seem a very peculiar word sounding something like a type of hot jungle. In fact these are supplements designed to improve and benefit […]
FOOD AND DRINK
What Is DHMA?
DHMA or dimethylhexylamine is a stimulant that has found its way into sports products and supplements. It goes by many names; 1,5-dimethylhexylamine, 2-isooctyl amine2-aminoisoheptane, 1,5-DHMA, […]
What Is An RDA And What Does It Apply To?
The acronym RDA means Recommended Dietary Allowance. In some cases the ‘A’ has come to meet ‘Amount’ however it means to all intents and purposes […]
The Health Benefits Of Hawthorn
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) amongst many species in the genus produced a berry fruit that characterises late summer and autumn with its red spattering of bushes. […]
The Benefits Of Argan Oil
Argan Oil is not as well known as olive oil but deserves better press. Suppliers at food exhibitions regularly show off this plant oil because it has […]
What Are Anthocyanins?
Anthocyanins are natural pigments belonging to the flavonoid family and are responsible for a wide range of red and purple colours in fruits, vegetables and […]
What is Citric Acid And How is It Made?
Citric acid (C6H8O7) is a six-carbon tricarboxylic acid which is also known as 2-hydroxy-1,2,3 – propane tricarboxylic acid. It was first isolated from lemon juice […]
When Meat Is The Real Deal
Meat is one of those foods which is slowly losing its position on the kitchen table or so you might think. Whilst many consumers are […]
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease or ceoliac disease is a condition which has long been the bane of cereal eaters for many years. It is still the most […]
We Love The Sweet Potato
The sweet potato (Ipomea batatas {L.} Lam.) is now a regular feature of the grocer’s retailing shelves. The tubers which are swollen roots are available […]
Allura Red AC
Quite often in US and European food formulations you will see a number of artificial colours. One in particular is Allura Red AC which is […]
The Therapeutic Benefits Of Bromelain
Bromelain is a name given to a protease enzyme mixture. It has been used in traditional folk medicines from ancient times but is attracting great […]
The Functional Water Products In 2019
Functional water is often used by marketing and product developers alike to describe the types of water which offer more than just hydration – albeit […]
The Benefits And Hype Of Alkaline Water
Overview Drinking alkaline water is a growing trend in dieting and adds to the growing space afforded mineral water in general. It might seem odd […]
The Story Of Malnutrition
Overview Malnutrition continues to be the scourge of the world and a situation which has not changed through the ages. It is best to start […]
Some of The Benefits Of Bee Pollen
Bee pollen is a natural product from plants which is collected by bees during their visits to flowers. For many people it is perhaps the […]
The Health Benefits Of The Lotus Plant
The Lotus plant is a flower which is also known as the Indian Lotus or the Sacred Lotus. The scientific name is (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn). […]
The Mushroom – How They Are Developing Their Health Benefits
The mushroom may become one of our leading healthy foods for all sorts of reasons. All mushrooms are fungi. They produce spores, similar to pollen […]
Muscle Recovery And Performance Improved Consuming Leucine-Enriched Amino Acid Mixture
A leucine-enriched essential amino acid mixture helps untrained men reduce their level of muscle damage and aids muscle recovery. A small study in Japan of […]