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These days, it is all too common to hear people saying that they are “intolerant”, “sensitive” or allergic to certain foods. At the top of the list are dairy, lactose, wheat, yeast, sugar, additives and gluten, but there are many others. The question is, why is this now so prevalent? Is it that there is actually a higher incidence of these conditions, or rather greater awareness leading to better diagnosis? The answer is a bit of both. Our love-hate relationship with grains Take our relationship with grains for example. Our eating patterns have changed drastically throughout human evolution. While primates...

Ginger packs a punch – both in terms of flavour and nutrition. This everyday ingredient may not look like anything special, but underneath its lumpy exterior is one of the world’s best superfoods like no other. Packed with anti-inflammatory gingerol, ginger has been proven to soothe the stomach, lower blood pressure, ease osteoarthritis and even protect the brain. In this post, we’ll share some of the incredible health benefits of ginger, and offer suggestions for making the most of this delicious superfood. Prevents and treats the common cold The next time you feel a cold coming on, don’t reach for the decongestant – try...

How can supplements help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions? New Year, new you, right? If you’re anything like the rest of us, you probably start January with the best of intentions: perhaps you want to cut out sugar or take up daily jogging. But the chances are, within a few weeks you’ll find yourself settling back into old routines. But what if we told you that the biggest favour you can do for your health takes one minute of your day? And it doesn’t require you to make drastic changes to your diet or routine. It’s simple. By adding...