Nutritional supplements can be a convenient way of correcting dietary deficiency or boosting the intake of specific foods which have healthy properties. Some have been tested in well conducted national randomised trials [Thomas], but most have not. Unlike drugs, supplements do not need a medical […]
Category: Nutrition and Cancer
Cannabis, CBD and health – benefits?
Hemp, CBD oils and marijuana are separate varieties of the same plant cannabis sativa. If the oil is extracted by cold pressing, it contains 80% polyunsaturated omega 3 and 6 fatty acids such as Linoleic acid (LA) and linolenic acid (LNA). It is rich in […]
Zesty Fresh Summer Pudding
Zesty Fresh Summer Pudding is a perfect dessert to finish any healthy meal. It’s fantastic for kids or people who need persuading to eat something healthy as it tastes fantastic, yet is packed with vitamins, essential minerals, fibre and has an amazing profile of polyphenols and other […]
Bodybuilder protein shake
There are a number of situations where it is important to increase the level of protein in your diet. Pre or post work out will increase performance and muscle healing. If you have been off your food for any reason or even pre-surgery. Some patients […]
How to make turmeric latte
Curcuma longa (turmeric) has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for inflammatory conditions. Turmeric constituents include the three curcuminoids: curcumin (diferuloylmethane; the primary constituent and the one responsible for its vibrant yellow color), demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin. This drink sound […]