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20/05/2022

Recommendations for protein intake have slowly been adjusted in the last few years, as our understanding of changing requirements in older persons has developed.

Older persons (above 65) need more protein in order to:
💡...overcome anabolic resistance to muscle tissue synthesis
💡...avoid age-related sarcopenia (the loss of muscle mass and function leading to reduced functional independence)
💡...maintain hormonal balance and prevent disease through the maintenance of a desirable body composition
💡...maintain a higher basal metabolic rate (calorie expenditure at rest)

14/05/2022

Here is a by Thomas Edison...

14/05/2022

We all know that is a , but not all of us know why. Here’s some of the reasons why including avocado in your diet will be of benefit to most of us.

As well as containing a very low amount of simple carbohydrates (sugars), of which almost none are glucose, the carbohydrates it does contain possess some very important health benefits. Avocados also contain a healthy amount of fibre and some very special fat soluble , and , and a valuable array of phytonutrients which boast significant anti carcinogenic ( ), , and antimicrobial properties.

For those super of us who like to be super informed, whilst avocado does contain a higher degree of omega-6, the ratio of omega-3 to 6 constitutes a desirable ratio of these polyunsaturated fatty acids. However, the ratio contained cannot make up for consuming a diet which is otherwise very high in omega-6.

27/04/2022

A great deal of research has been focused on over the last few decades and a range of health benefits have been identified, such as its protective effect on the liver.

***HOWEVER these effects differ according to coffee type. In particular, some reports suggest that filtered coffee does not appear to have the same beneficial effect on the , whilst granular coffee seems to have negative effects on the circulatory system***

27/04/2022

Wondering which tea to consume? If you suffer from increased blood pressure or simply find yourself to be stressed out today, hibiscus tea may be the one for you! boasts an extensive range of health benefits which are immediate, including lowering blood pressure and relieving feeling of stress. Note that loose leaf tea is preferential over tea bags, for those seeking a more potent effect.
*If you are taking prescription medication which effects kidney function, or are on anti-hypertensives, it is advisable to consult your physician before consuming hibiscus tea

23/04/2022

According to the latest diet and nutrition surveys, (B2) is one of if not the most prevalent deficiency in modern industrialised countries such as the UK, with up to 96% of the test population being affected. This is explained largely by the fact that B2 is easily destroyed by exposure to light (UV) and through food processing (e.g. cooking) and through wide-spread changes in dietary preferences... such as the preference of breast, which has a very low micronutrient (vitamin and mineral) content, to reduce calorie and fat intake.

23/04/2022

Want to know how to improve your gut health without spending your hard earned cash on expensive supplements? Banana (and artichoke) are gut ‘superfoods’; they provide an excellent source of fuel for ‘friendly bacteria’ as well as aiding digestive transit and supporting gut function!
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28/03/2022

The internal and external environments are linked. When it comes to food & nutrition, this is a question of provenance. Everything varies according to the quality of its environment. Not all carrots (for example) are the same.

22/03/2022

Here is a sneak preview of a recipe from our upcoming cook book: ‘Seven’!
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