What is Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1)?
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is an incretin hormone, which means it’s released from the gut in response to food and helps regulate blood glucose levels. It’s […]
Nutrition
Secretagogue Receptors
A secretagogue receptor is a receptor that binds to a secretagogue—a substance that stimulates the secretion of another substance (often a hormone, enzyme, or other […]
The Volumetrics Diet
The Volumetrics Diet is a science-based approach to eating that emphasizes fullness and satisfaction while promoting weight loss or maintenance. Developed by Dr. Barbara Rolls, […]
What Is There To Know About The MIND Diet?
The MIND diet, short for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, is a hybrid of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop […]
Why We Should Follow The Nordic Diet
The Nordic diet is a dietary approach inspired by the traditional eating habits of Nordic countries such as Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. It […]
My Top Diets For 2025
As we step into 2025, the landscape of dietary preferences continues to evolve, reflecting growing awareness of health, sustainability, and individual lifestyle needs. Several diets […]
The Triumph Of The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet has become accepted as one of the top diets in the world. We have often looked at the diets of those people […]
The DASH Diet And Why It Works
The DASH Diet is an acronym meaning ‘Dietary approaches to stop hypertension’. It was originally devised to prevent or treat high blood pressure. It is […]
What is Cholecystokinin (CCK)?
Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a digestive hormone produced primarily in the small intestine (specifically the duodenum and jejunum). It plays several important roles in digestion and […]
The Dukan Diet – Is It Worth It?
The Dukan Diet is an example of a high protein and low carbohydrate diet. It was devised by Pierre Dukan. It is a classic high […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – Understanding a Common Gastrointestinal Disorder
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent and complex gastrointestinal disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by a constellation of symptoms, […]
What is the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS)?
The Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) is a questionnaire used to assess the severity and frequency of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in patients with various GI […]
Why the Pandemic Altered Our Perception of Health and Well-Being
COVID is still with us but after most of us had borne the brunt of an infection we all started to change our perception of […]
Did the Romans have a Better Diet Than The Ancient Greeks?
Comparing the diets of ancient Rome and ancient Greece can be challenging, as both civilizations developed unique culinary traditions based on their respective environments, cultural […]
What About The Rosemary Conley Diet Plan?
The Rosemary Conley diet plan must be one of the most well known and established diets, especially in the United Kingdom. Back in the 90’s […]
Protein Fortification and Claims: Understanding Labeling Requirements to Mitigate Litigation Risks
The sustainability of the food chain is coming under increasing focus. Consumers are seeking out new alternative sources to traditional foods. Retailers and grocers are […]
Raw Foodism
Today I looked at Google Trends just to see what was fizzing on the internet. Raw foodism seems to be the buzzword of the moment. […]
Food Planning For Those With COVID-19
Nutrition for anybody suffering with COVID-19 has been at the top of the list of dos and do nots when trying to recover from this […]
You want nutrient-dense food? We have it here!
Nutrient-dense foods are found in any food store and cupboard. It’s a case of just knowing what to look for and how to use them. […]