by John-Paul | Aug 26, 2026 | Fibre, Foods, Gut health, Immunity, Science, Weightloss
Fibre is often associated with keeping your bowels regular, but its importance goes much further. Higher fibre intakes are linked with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer and premature death. Fibre also feeds our gut microbes,...
by John-Paul | Apr 2, 2026 | Fibre, Foods, Gut health, Science, Ultra-processed foods, Weightloss
Food additives and ultra-processed foods are not the same thing, but they often overlap. In the UK, additives are regulated and approved before use, while concern about ultra-processed foods focuses more on the overall pattern of heavily industrially processed...
by John-Paul | Mar 14, 2026 | Cognitive health, Menopause, Science, Strength training, Supplements, Women's health
Can creatine supplementation benefit peri / menopausal / post menopausal women? Let’s take a look. Creatine is a natural compound produced in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas from amino acids (the building blocks of protein) and is more abundant in foods...
by John-Paul | Oct 11, 2025 | Anxiety, Calming, Cognitive health, Science, Supplements
Lion’s mane – also known as ‘Hericium erinaceus’ – comes from the Latin name for hedgehog – given its appearance in the natural world with its many spines. It’s a white, shaggy culinary mushroom that’s become one of the most...
by John-Paul | Apr 13, 2025 | Blood pressure, BMI, Cognitive health, Diabetes, Exercise, Foods, Science, Weightloss
What can be done to reduce dementia risk? My mum had suffered from dementia later in life. My aunty on my father’s side suffered with Alzheimer’s. You might be concerned as you get older you and want strong cognitive health. There are things you can...
by John-Paul | Mar 27, 2025 | Cravings, Foods, Salt, Science, Ultra-processed foods, Weightloss
You can’t of escaped Marks & Spencer’s launch of their ‘One ingredient’ range, or you may have shopped a jar of ‘Bold Beans’… This has sparked a heated debate on the impact of ultra-processed foods on public health....
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