All things carotenoids
Do you have a favourite fall treat? I have a few. Purple grapes to start with. Not the table grapes but the kind that you make wine from. They come with many beautiful childhood memories, which I will one day …
Let’s talk AGE (aka advanced glycation end products)
Do you like crème brulée? How about grilled meats? Chips? French fries? There is something appetizing about the caramelized or roasted foods or crunchy foods, and I know that’s partly why bringing up their ugly side may not win me …
Prevention is not sexy (they say)
It’s not exactly earth-shattering news that many of us are not particularly motivated look into prevention (that’s the proactive approach) until something starts feeling off (the reactive approach). Let’s see. When we feel good, it’s all fun and games. We …
Improve your gut with berries and fermented foods
Summer comes with too many perks to count, but there are two that I want to feature in this post. They have to do with gut health and by now we know very well that a healthy gut means a …
Water is vital. Here’s why
What’s your most favourite non-alcoholic drink? Mine’s water. When I am properly thirsty, nothing comes close to the pleasure of drinking a glass of fresh water. If you’re lucky to live in a place with good, clean, tasty water, count …
Why you should love flax seeds
Have you ever used flax seeds instead of eggs? Or considered consuming this mighty seed daily in cereal, yogurt or salads? If the answer is no, I hope I will have you convinced by the end of the post. Simply …
A thing or two about resistant starch
It sounds like something your grandma would have used to keep the Sunday outfits prim and proper, doesn’t it? It’s not that kind of starch. In fact, it’s the opposite. Resistant starch is a type of complex carbohydrate that acts …
A bit more about gut bugs and their (friendly) demands
Imagine the lot of them! I mean, we’re talking trillions here – 39 or so, and more than 2,000 species! They are happily inhabiting the gut space and living off your offerings (food, mostly, but not only). However, gut bugs …
Inflammation, why some is bad, and how to reduce it
Have you ever heard that a little bit of stress is good for you but too much becomes harmful? The good The same applies to inflammation. A cut or a scrape will cause a local reaction: pain, heat, redness and …
Longevity drinks at your fingertips
Do you drink tea? I hope you do, because certain kinds can reduce your risk of chronic disease and keep your brain sharp. Also, what’s easier to prepare than a cup of tea? Growing up, we always had a kettle …