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What is dietary fibre? Dietary fibre, “bulk” or “roughage” (a complex carbohydrate) is the part of plant-derived foods that can’t be completely broken down by digestive enzymes in the human digestive system. Instead, it travels through the gut largely untouched, when it arrives in the colon where it may or may not be fermented by…
About the colon To understand colon cleansing and the role of the colon, it is important to first understand how the digestive tract (of which the colon is a part) is formed and functions in the body. The digestive tract is the group of organs through which food and liquids pass when they are swallowed,…
Am I living a healthy lifestyle? ‘How to get healthy’ has become a trending topic for all its’ benefits to health. Living a healthy lifestyle is something everyone needs to be healthy and fit. There is not a single logical person on this planet who should not want to have a properly…
In a world of many pollutants that we find ourselves sorrounded by, it goes without saying that it is more important than ever to support our immune systems in any way we can, and to take active steps to stay healthy by strengthening the weak immune system. While we must all, of…
High protein foods Healthy high-protein foods are essential elements (macro-nutrients) in everyone’s diet. They are components of each and every cell, tissue and organ in the body and are constantly being broken down and replaced. With that in mind, it is clear that identifying healthy high-protein foods is an essential aspect…
Is your body acidic? If your diet is high in alcohol, caffeine, meat, sugary foods, processed foods, dairy products and/or nicotine (all highly acid-forming), chances are your body will be acidic. Some signs of over-acidity include irritability, sensitivity, fatigue, joint aches and pains (inflammation), headaches, trouble sleeping and indigestion. These symptoms are also often…
What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are beneficial compounds found in certain natural foods, such as fruit, vegetables, grasses, grains etc and even some animal products (such as fish oils). They help to defend your cells from damage caused by potentially harmful molecules, known as free radicals. How do free radicals damage the body? When free radicals…
Good health begins in the gut Many health experts agree that good health begins with balance in the body, particularly in the digestive system. Inside our bodies there are twenty times more bacteria than living cells, and maintaining the correct balance of good bacteria versus bad bacteria is a crucial part of avoiding illness…
What puts the “super” into superfoods? The expression “superfood” has been used for many years now, but what does it actually mean? And do these foods provide the answer to your nutritional goals, or is it all just hype? Well, the reason these foods are referred to as being “super” is because they tend to…
Constipation is a common problem that distresses people of all ages. It may indicate that you are unable to hollow your bowels completely.
