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  • What is collagen and its benefits for health?

    If you didn't know, collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. Collagen contains 19 different amino acids, including glycine, glutamine, arginine and proline. Proline and glycine are two very important amino acids, but they are not abundant in animal meats. You can also use bone broth protein if you choose to and add it into smoothies. It also absorbs better into bloodstream than regular collagen protein.

  • Food and Mood: How What We Eat Influences Mental Health

    Blood sugar stability  — balanced meals with protein, fibre, and healthy fats help prevent mood swings antioxidants) Nuts and seeds  (healthy fats, minerals) Beans and legumes  (fibre, B vitamins, plant protein Choose protein at each meal : eggs, fish, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds.

  • Bee products- what you need to know to reap the benefits?

    For humans honey is a great source for antioxidants, which help to protect your body from cell damage You can also use honey topically on your skin as it helps to protect the moisture barrier. from the wide variety of flowers to make sure the pollen has all the necessary vitamins, minerals, proteins Bee bread contains around 55% carbohydrates, 35% proteins, 3% vitamins and minerals, 2% fatty acids and It contains water, protein, sugar, fats and A, B, C and E-vitamins, 20 amino acids, folic acid, iron,

  • How to Easily Meet Your Daily Fibre Goals: Simple Meal Ideas to Get 25g-35g of Fibre

    Make sure you add extra protein rich foods from animal and plant sources (vary daily) where needed to get your daily protein your body needs: Menu 1 Breakfast (10-12g Fibre): Oatmeal with flaxseeds and

  • Spring detox salad

    You can enjoy it with a protein of your choice- baked chicken, fish, red meat etc.

  • Chronic inflammation in the body- the root cause of many diseases

    can have simple blood-tests done to measure inflammation level in your body- by measuring C-reactive protein Healthy fats (extra virgin olive oil, avocados, flaxseeds, hemp seeds) Protein (organic where possible Read my post about foods highest in protein .

  • Trigger foods and steps to free yourself from craving them

    vegetables and fruits- when not processed these foods are good for us filled with also vitamins, minerals, proteins these sweeteners are often hidden in foods where you would not expect them- salad dressings, sauces, protein powders, energy bars, protein bars, even in baby food. Of course I am making sure I eat balanced meals with protein, fat and complex carbohydrates, so that Casein, the protein in dairy, releases opiates when it breaks down in our digestive system.

  • Your gut- your second brain

    These enzymes help us to break down proteins, fat, carbohydrates and greens.

  • Sauerkraut- nature's probiotic

    It's a great addition to grilled meat during spring and summer as it helps to also break down protein seeds added to your sauerkraut when making it (toasted on the pan to release the flavour) contains protein

  • Why is bone broth so good for you and ways to make it?

    boiled and simmered over a period of time to help to release healing compounds like collagen, glycine, proline I have also used bone broth protein in my morning smoothies- I love the airy consistency it gives to Ancient Nutrition and Paleo Valley are two I know who produce bone broth protein.

  • What are the best and worst fruits for blood sugar?

    Nutrients matter:  Fruits are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that protect your health respond differently to sugar in fruit than your friend would. 👉 Smart tip: Pair these fruits with protein Combine fruit with protein, fibre, or healthy fat  to slow sugar absorption.

  • Leaky gut or intestinal permeability- a cause for many illnesses

    Your intestines are protected by a single layer of epithelial cells that are linked together by tight junction proteins, which are the gateway between your intestines and your bloodstream. These tight junction proteins control what is allowed to pass into your bloodstream from your digestion Make sure that the digestive enzyme supplements are containing proteases (help to break down protein)

  • Your body's signs of nutritional deficiencies

    will make sure your body gets what it needs: - eat fibre rich foods - eat healthy fats - eat healthy protein sesame seeds Vitamin B7 (biotin) Function: enables your body to metabolise carbohydrates, fats and proteins Also contributes to keratin, a structural protein in the hair, nails and skin. Foods: sardines, yoghurt, kefir, raw milk, whey protein from milk, cheese, kale, okra, bok choy, almonds Foods: fresh vegetables, fruit, legumes, salt Sulfur Function: helps to protect against cellular damage

  • The Digestive System – a Remarkably Intelligent System Supporting Our Health Every Day

    stomach: mixes and grinds food through muscular contractions creates an acidic environment initiates protein Protein and fat rich food remains in the stomach longer, carbohydrate and liquid based food shorter time The pancreas  produces: digestive enzymes (amylases, lipases, proteases) hormones insulin and glucagon

  • Healthy Pear Muffins

    These healthy pear muffins  are a great source of fibre, healthy fats, and protein, making them perfect

  • Understanding High Blood Pressure: Causes and Natural Solutions

    Prioritising protein consumption , where you get 0.8-2g of protein per body weight kg depending on your penetrate into the blood vessels and activate nitric oxide, which helps to dilate blood vessels and protect

  • Diverse Nutrition and the Gut Microbiome – The Invisible Foundation of Health

    microbiome plays a key role in educating immune cells to distinguish between harmless substances (like food proteins while a diverse, fibre-rich microbiome supports the production of short-chain fatty acids that help protect Here, gut bacteria use leftover carbohydrates, proteins and fats as substrates for their own metabolism

  • Postbiotics and their health benefits

    get rid of toxins) vitamins (such as vitamin B and vitamin K) amino acids (the "building blocks" of proteins

  • Black rice superfood salad

    I served it with oven-baked salmon, but eat it with any other choice of good protein to have a satisfying

  • Digestive health- you are not only what you eat but what you digest and absorb

    There are three main digestive enzymes our bodies produce for food digestion: amylases, lipases and proteases Proteases, which are in gastric juice in the stomach and help to break down protein such as meat, fish Because sugars, starches, fats and proteins all need specific enzymes, it's best to take digestive enzyme supplement that contains a full-spectrum blend, including: amylase protease peptidase lipase cellulase

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