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Post-Exercise Nutrition
We are all aware of the many health benefits of exercise. However, exercise, especially strenuous, high intensity, or prolonged exercise causes stress on the body; it may cause damage to muscles, ...
The Gut Microbiome and Alzheimer’s Disease
The human gastrointestinal tract is home to a diverse and dynamic population of microorganisms known as the gut microbiota or the microbiome. The microbiome influences many organs and body systems ...
Healthy Habits to Prevent Dementia
Although Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias have long been considered non-preventable and even an inevitable consequence of ageing, recent findings indicate a downtrend in the ...
Diet to Prevent Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia. It affects up to 20% of individuals over 80 years of age. It is a complex disease involving chronic neuro-inflammation and ...
7 Gut Disruptors
A healthy gut microbiome supports digestion, immune function and general health by: Breaking down food and increasing nutrient absorption Producing anti-inflammatory compounds ...
Lifestyle Factors and Gut Health
If you’ve read the blog post Food for Gut Health you’ll have some ideas as to what to eat to promote gut health. Here are more ideas, beyond what you eat, to promote a healthy digestive ...
Foods for Gut Health
Gut Helpers and Gut Disruptors There is no doubt that what we eat is one of the biggest influences on the health of our digestive systems. However, other factors play a part and can be either ...
Fasting and Future Generations
There are various types of fasting that have gained popularity over the past few years. These include intermittent fasting, the 5:2 diet, time restricted eating and calorie restriction. The possible ...
How to Encourage Healthy Eating in Children
If you’ve read the blog post Food Labelling Explained you’ll have some idea of how easy it is to be given misleading messages about food. Here we’ll look at how you, as a parent, can give your ...
Food Labelling Explained
Most parents know that healthy eating is important for children’s mental and physical health though many feel they are falling short of the ideal. Factors that get in the way of healthy eating ...