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 …
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 …
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, …
Let’s talk sugar
Ok, let’s say from the beginning that this may not be the most popular post. But since we’re here to talk nutrition, this is that one topic that we cannot push to the side. Yes, it’s about sugar. It’s not …
The family you need to befriend for life
It’s almost spring! Early mornings are getting brighter and warmer, and that means a whole lot of mud too, but hey, transitions are like that, no? A bit messy. As a kid, I was anticipating the arrival of spring because …
On fibre and its amazing benefits
What do apples, flax seeds, brown rice and French lentils have in common? If you guessed fibre (or fiber, if you prefer American English), well done! Fibre is one of our best allies when it comes to health, mental health …