There is increasing recognition that our total intestinal flora, also known as the microbiome, is very important to our health. The general opinion is that the more types of beneficial bacteria we have and the more of them, the better it is. The right gut...
“Drink your food and eat your drinks.” This strange but ancient saying has some truth in it as far as our digestive system is concerned. Why is chewing so important? As children, most of us were told from time to time to chew our food and, unlike many...
When we go on holiday, our nutrition can deviate quite a bit from what we are used to, and often not in a positive way. If we’re camping, we end up making simple dishes such as stews and pasta. It’s tasty, but can be lacking in vegetables. Eating out or...
Let’s admit it, when we are on holiday we may well drink more alcohol than we normally would. A nice drink is the perfect thing when we’re sitting on the beach! So is sitting outside with a delicious cocktail, a cool beer or a fruity glass of wine....
Taking vitamin D is currently very popular. Vitamin D is actually not a vitamin, but a hormone-like substance which ensures that calcium from the intestines can be absorbed into the bloodstream. 90% of our Vitamin D is produced in the skin under the influence of...
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