New Nanofibre Protects Probiotics In Beverages
Probiotics do not thrive that well in low acid fruit juices but a newly developed prebiotic nanofiber that partly encapsulates them protects them. A potential […]
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
A Combination Of Probiotics And Immunotherapy Could Overcome Lethal Peanut Allergy
New research suggests coupling probiotic bacteria with ingestion of tiny doses of peanut could help the vast majority of children deal with food allergies. The […]
What Is Milk Protein Isolate?
Milk Protein Isolate (MPI) is the white powder obtained when all the non-protein components such as lactose and minerals are removed from skimmed milk. The […]
Caseins and Just What Is Micellar Casein?
Casein, often called micellar casein is the protein components in milk curds and is naturally the main protein in cheese. It is a popular protein […]
Yohimbine
Yohimbine is an indole alkaloid extracted from the bark of very tall evergreen tree, Pausinystalia yohimbe from Central Africa. It is found in sport […]
Low fat diets are not as healthy as first seems.
Low fat diets have long been seen as the way for many of us to maintain a healthy life style, manage our weight and extend […]
Cocoa, Chocolate And Health
It’s always pleasing to read in the press about all the benefits of eating chocolate (usually dark chocolate by the way) or drinking cocoa. Yet […]
What is the difference between whey protein isolate, concentrate and hydrolysate?
Whey protein supplements come in a few different forms. Many supplement companies offer either one or a mix depending on the outcome you desire for […]
Health Benefits Of Bilimbi
Bilimbi fruit might not be a name of everybody’s lips but it is one with some interesting health benefits. The species refered to is […]
Artificial Sugars May Be At The Heart Of Many Health Issues
Artificial sweeteners are now being associated with long-term weight gain and increased risk of diabetes, hypertension or high blood pressure, heart disease, metabolic syndrome and […]
The Main Health Benefits From Eating Plums And Prunes
Late August through to the end of September is the ideal time for eating plums. As with many stone fruit, they are a satisfying way […]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Converted To Cannabinoids Which Fight Inflammation
Marijuana and various cannabinoids are now legal in the USA but not much was known about how they are produced. Tetrahydrocannabinol is the well known […]
It Doesn’t Matter How Slim You Are, Junk Food Can Still Increase Your Risk Of Developing Cancer
Consuming junk food such as burgers and pizzas linked to an increase risk of developing cancer even if you are a normal weight. New research […]
Probiotics And Protein-Rich Diets Might Help Sooth Gut Inflammation
The probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri appears to work well with the amino-acid tryptophan in promoting tolerance in immune cells of the gut – a way of […]
Field Mint
Field mint is often found in the garden where it’s chopped leaves are infused in vinegar and used as sauce to accompany lamb or in teas where it […]
Moderate Beer Consumption Is Good For Improving Good Cholesterol Levels In Men
Beer used to be brewed when potable water was not available. The beverage is now the most popular alcoholic drink in the world. We often […]
A Glass Of Beetroot Juice Is Great For Reducing Blood Pressure
♦ Beetroot juice shown through research helps to reduce blood pressure by up to 7% ♦ High levels of nitrate believed to be responsible ♦ […]
Phytosterols For Heart Health
Ingestion of phytosterols are regularly associated with maintaining good heart health and in many ways they have earned the same reputation as statins. You might ask what […]
What Is In Those Kaffir Lime Leaves And Peel?
Kaffir Lime leaves are quite a speciality in Thai and Indonesian cuisine but they are now used in mainstream cooking. The Lime (Citrus hystrix DC.) […]
Are We Prone To Diabetes Because of A Lack Of Vitamin A ?
Vitamin A is an extremely important nutrient obtained from food and recent evidence suggests that its absence could lead to diabetes. Vitamin A is found […]