Some thoughts on supplements
Before I get started, a disclaimer: this is but a starter for the big conversation on nutrients and we will unpack many in future blog posts. A hot button and a perpetual question for many Should we rely on supplements …
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 …
Have some beans and lentils. Here’s why
I know what you may be thinking. Beans come with a gas factor of…, and as for lentils, some people go with ‘meh’ because what can you do with lentils? Spoiler alert: lots! Will you them a second chance? Why …
Eat dandelions!
A fair warning: the title is not a metaphor or a figure of speech. I mean it: Eat dandelions. Here’s the thing: most people think of dandelion as a weed and continue to wage war against it every chance they …
Prevention makes the journey better
Do you believe in prevention? I do, very much so. It’s hope giving and it’s empowering, and that combination is what we need at any point in life, more so when doubts about health and longevity kick in. It’s not …
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 …
Spring = a whole lot of green + new life
Do you like spring? I know, streets are dusty on a sunny day, or a bit muddy on a rainy day. But how about that feeling that gets you all giddy because the days are brighter, and the air is …
Eat colours for health and longevity, and happiness too
What’s the secret to a long and healthy life? That’s the million-dollar question (or a billion, if you consider inflation these days). Is it healthy food, low stress levels, regular physical activity? You can definitely add more to the list, …