Chinese Yam has So Much In It – Food For Thought
Chinese Yam, also known as Korean Yam (Dioscorea opposite Thunb) has a rhizome which is a regularly consumed food in China with a similarly long […]
Rice Bran And Rice Bran Oil
Rice bran is a bit of a Cinderella product. It has been awaiting its fairy godmother to launch it into the limelight as a valid […]
Melilotus
Melilotus officinalis (syn. M. arvensis) is commonly called the yellow melilot, ribbed melilot or yellow sweet clover. It is a member of the Leguminosae or Papilionaceae […]
What Are The Best Fruits For Sports People ?
Fruit has always been acknowledged as good for you whatever your physical status or level of fitness. They are rich sources of vitamins and minerals […]
Nails – How To Look After Them With Good Nutrition
Nails need looking after. Good nutrition is important not just for general well-being but also for those parts of us which provide structural protection and […]
St John’s Wort
St John’s Wort is a widely used herbal supplement but there are a few provisos for its use. Uses For St. John’s Wort: Helping with mild-to-moderate anxiety, […]
Four Great Tips For Healthy Hair
Great hair depends on treating it well. Consider the following four great tips for perfect hair. 1.Treat your hair weekly Ever tried a natural hair […]
Feeling Full By Eating Steak, Oily Fish And Avocados Could Help You Manage Your Weight
New research shows that certain amino acids help people feel fuller longer and so could help us diet. Meat, mackerel , almonds and avocados could […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]