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Fermented foods – ten of the best

20/08/2025  |   Tags: 
  • Fruits and Vegetables
  • Microbiome

What likely began as a simple way to preserve food is now known for creating foods with a wide range of health benefits including supporting gut health, immunity and overall wellbeing.

Rooting for health – garlic and ginger

05/08/2025  |   Tags: 
  • Antioxidants
  • Fruits and Vegetables
  • Heart health

From ancient kitchens to modern medicine cabinets, garlic and ginger are celebrated not only for their culinary uses but also for their powerful health-promoting properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits.

Fasting – the pros and cons

02/07/2025  |   Tags: 
  • Diets
  • Healthy weight
  • Obesity and Overweight

Intermittent fasting could be a healthier option for weight loss while possibly lowering your risk of disease and improving your overall wellbeing.

Lactose intolerance and cow’s milk allergy – not to be confused!

20/05/2025  |   Tags: 
  • Allergies
  • Dairy
  • Dairy-free
  • Digestion
  • Eczema
  • Immunity

Lactose intolerance and cow’s milk allergy are often confused because they both involve reactions to milk, but they are very distinct conditions. Lactose intolerance is a digestive issue related to the inability to digest the sugar lactose whereas cow’s milk allergy is an immune response to the proteins in cow’s milk.

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