Diet provides a variety of nutrients through vitamins and minerals, as well as non-nutritive bioactive constituents which modulate immunomodulatory and inflammatory processes within the body.  Timely dietary intake of antioxidant foods and non inflammatory foods strategically combats the inflammatory responses of chronic diseases and their risk factors. Who Needs to […]

What are Anti-Nutrients? Anti-nutrients are natural compounds found in a variety of foods that interfere with the absorption of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.  These include: Lectins, Phytates and Oxalates.   Lectins Lectins are a type of protein that are found in beans, nuts, grains and nightshade vegetables (potatoes, tomatoes, […]

What are some of the historical applications of the properties of spices?  Ajwain fights bacteria and fungi. Carom seeds have antibacterial and antifungal properties. Helps to improve cholesterol levels. Combats peptic ulcers and relieves indigestion   Anise improves digestion, alleviates cramps and reduces nausea. Anise tea helps digestive ailments such as bloating, […]

Your digestive system contains a multitude of beneficial and harmful bacteria interacting to aid digestion. What we eat can cause a disruption to the balance between these bacteria and also the acidity level in your stomach and small intestine. A disrupted digestive system is now recognized as being a factor […]

Amino Acids and their Role in the Body   Amino acids build muscle, instigate chemical reactions in the body, transport nutrients, help prevent illness, and carry out many other functions. Amino acid deficiency can result in decreased immunity, digestive problems, depression, fertility issues, lower mental alertness, slowed growth in children, and […]

Your body must injest and absorb nutrients such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water to survive. Your digestive system includes processes like chewing (mouth), swallowing (peristalsis) enzymes and digestive juices (Stomach and small intestine) to break down the nutrients into parts small enough for your body to convert […]

Protein Intake for Older Adults Current Australian Nutritional guidelines for adults of any age recommend 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. However, healthy people over the age of approximately 65 need more protein than people of a lesser age to help support  muscle mass.  In 2013, an international […]

Nutrition information panels provide information on the: ► average amount of energy (in kilojoules or both in kilojoules and kilocalories), ► Protein, ► Fat, ► Saturated Fat, ► Carbohydrate, ► Sugars ► Sodium (a component of salt) ► Number or the name of any additives (e.g. monosodium glutamate = MSG […]

Weight loss is not an instant outcome, just as weight gain isn’t an instant outcome. It takes time, and effort; though is not as difficult as it may be perceived. The equation to experience weight loss is expressed two ways: Amount of Energy in + Type of energy in + Equivalent […]

Foods Rich in Iron Well absorbed Iron Sources   (haem iron) Trim lamb grilled 125 grams 6.8 Pate Chicken Liver 60 grams 5.3 Lean Beef Mince 125 grams 4.3 Lean Beef Sirloin 125 grams 3.9 Pork leg Steak 125 grams 1.5 Salmon Canned 125 grams 1.5 Chicken Breast Skinless 125 grams […]