Resistant starch was not discovered until 1982. Before that, we thought all starch could be digested by the digestive enzymes in our small intestine. Subsequent studies confirmed that there are indeed starches that resist digestion and end up in our large intestine where they can feed our good bacteria, just like fibre does. Resistant starch […]
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Many people wonder how often they should be emptying their bowels. Ideally, food should take more that 15 hours to pass through your digestive system. If you eat 3 meals a day, doing a “number two” 3 times is normal. If you eat 3 meals a day plus some snacks, you might even go between
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The common cold is an inflammation of mucous membranes caused by viruses, while influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. Some ways for you to know the difference between cold and flu symptoms are: Colds may cause: Nose and throat irritation Watery eyes Fever and raised temperature Chills and muscle aches Headaches
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Cholesterol – It’s only a problem when it builds up to high levels and becomes oxidised – then it becomes damaging to the artery walls. People generally eat more cholesterol rich food than the liver requires, as well as consuming the damaging cholesterol from products that oxidate during the cooking process. This oxidation not only
What are Blue Zones? ‘Blue Zones’ is a non-scientific term given to geographic regions that are home to some of the world’s oldest people. This term was first used by the author Dan Buettner, who was studying areas in the world in which people live exceptionally long lives. They are called Blue Zones because when
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Cholesterol is a naturally occurring fat-like and waxy substance made by the liver and required by the body for the proper function of cells, nerves and hormones. Cholesterol is in every cell in your body. We need cholesterol to support the creation of Vitamin D; our brain needs it to create neurotransmitters such as serotonin
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Difficult to detect and totally undesirable, parasites (aka worms) are those little squirmy organisms that keep us awake at night, make us itch and spread disease. Where do we get them? We generally get parasitic infections by oral means, in particular: • eating pork • eating raw meat and fish, including sashimi • poor hygiene,
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How do you clean the air? NASA’s research institute did a Clean Air study in the late 1980’s on plants abilities to purify the air. The study identified the best indoor plants to remove benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and ammonia from our surroundings – chemicals that have been linked to adverse symptoms like headaches, dizziness,
Our microbiome is a “community of microbes” which is an integral ecosystem of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses, inside the body that supports our gut health and immune system. Research suggests that the human microbiome consists of 10-100 trillion symbiotic microbial cells, primarily in the gut. Our individual microbiomes help determine DNA, hereditary factors,
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B12 is an essential vitamin that is important for many bodily functions, including: • memory, learning and concentration • healthy digestion, including protein digestion • absorption of food • regulation and building of red blood cells • fats and carbohydrate metabolism • iron absorption • development and protection of nerve cells • DNA production and
