Diet & Nutrition
Lactose Intolerance and How Much of It Is Genetically Induced
Most of the people are unable to digest a specific sugar that is present in milk and milk-related products. This sugar is called lactose. If you’re a person who suffers from flatulence, diarrhoea and even vomiting after drinking milk, then...
Vitamin C - The benefits and what’s not to like
So what exactly is Vitamin C? Vitamin C belongs to the class of Water-Soluble vitamins which is really vital for normal body functioning and growth of the body. It is one of the safest and most effective nutrients, experts say....
Lactose intolerance: The good, the bad and the yummy.
Are you - or do you suspect you’re lactose intolerant? These are the symptoms to look out for and some tips on how to live your life without ice cream; don’t worry there are plenty of alternatives. What even...
Folate Deficiency, are you at Risk?
Folate; the baby boosting B vitamin has a much more active role in the body than you might think. Part of the vitamin B family, B vitamins are water soluble vitamins and they play an essential role in cell metabolism. ...
Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 does a lot of great things for your body, but it can be hard to get enough of it. Especially in a vegan or vegetarian diet. We’ll walk you through the importance of vitamin B12 for your...
Food Intolerance - a Health Concern?
Updated in Dec 2019 Over the past years the number of people who experience adverse reactions to certain food components has risen dramatically, and there are many different reasons for that. Apart from food poisoning from contaminated food, another...
Nutrigenomics: Your Genes, Diet and Health
NUTRIGENOMICS: Your genes, diet and health. Losing weight is not an easy feat and if you’ve struggled with weight loss, you’d completely agree. The weight loss market is currently saturated with several dietary interventions promising strongly to get you...
What to Know About Lactose Intolerance
Did you know that lactose intolerance affects more than half of the world’s population? First of all, let's explain what lactose intolerance means. You are lactose intolerant when the body is unable to digest lactose, which is a type...
The “Hungry Gene” and Weight Gain
- Updated Jan 2020 Hunger is your body’s way of communicating with you regarding energy levels. It’s like a car running out of fuel and needs to be refilled with gasoline. Scientifically speaking, hunger is your brain telling you that...