Turmeric is a spice derived from the roots of the entire plant, and it’s deep orange colour under the peel is due to pigments such as curcumin. Commonly used in traditional dishes for flavour and curry in Southeast Asia, this Indian spice is also used in ...

Every single part of the moringa plant has medicinal properties [1]. Moreover, moringa leaves provide “…7 times more vitamin C than oranges, 10 times more vitamin A than carrots, 17 times more calcium than milk, 9 times more protein than yoghurt, 15 times more potassium than bananas and 25 tim...

Following nutrition advice from individual discoveries re-presented in the news can be confusing at times (e.g. wine is cited as both protective and detrimental to heart health (1)). However, real and tangible health improvements can be achieved by with accessible nutrition. Beyond positive food ps...

Throughout the hustle and bustle of life, from education to employment and finding a personal life in the mix, life asks us constantly what we prioritise. Even if we remember to improve our physical health, mental health may often be at the back of our minds at best. Obviously many already interface...

With branded blenders and an enticing variety of colours and flavours, blending fruits and vegetables into juices is a popular health & wellness trend. Many sweet fruits are popular ingredients to add, but even without sugary fruits, blending plant materials make more sugar content bioavailable...

Although pollutants pervade modern life, lifestyle choices serve as measurable mitigators...In our daily lives we routinely “dose” ourselves with an innumerable variety of different chemicals. Our food, drink, air quality and all environmental chemicals we use or are exposed to have to be processed,...

Significant exercise generates oxidative stress as the body burns more fuel than when at rest. This has naturally generated interest in anti-oxidants to counter the effects of exercise-related oxidative damage, including abundant damage to various cellular components and premature muscular fatigue f...

The Research on Benefits Against Infections and CancerOur current times have people legitimately wondering if it is possible to boost their immune system. Obviously no one wants a hyperactive or hyper-sensitive immune system, but there is good reason to identify ways to make sure you maintain “text...