Blog Category: Food and Nutrition – the building blocks of our health
Grab a cup of botanicals and get comfy. You’re in for a treat. The authors of the internationally acclaimed, foundational textbook - Textbook of Natural Medicine - Drs Joe Pizzorno and Michael Murray have a chat with Leah to celebrate the release of its 5th edition.
As the saying goes, ‘we are what we eat’. What we put into our body provides us with our basic building blocks for our [...]
This ordinary-looking ingredient disguises impressive health-giving powers.
Assorted soy products on white background. Introduction What you might not realise is that your breakfast – regardless of what you ate – may [...]
WHAT IS BPA? Bisphenol-A (BPA) is an industry chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic resins, epoxy resins and other products since 1957. It is [...]
It is ultimately highly challenging to consume sufficient vitamins and minerals from one’s diet. A number of reasons explain this.
Mercury occurs naturally in the environment, can be released into the air through industrial pollution and accumulates in streams and oceans where…
Ultimately caffeine is a drug; let’s not fool ourselves. It gives us a surge of energy, clarity and the ability to take on the day.
The humble soybean is a highly nutritious legume. It has a nutty texture, is quite bland in flavour and provides a number of essential ingredients.
The human body can have a variety of reactions to foods including those that affect digestion, breathing, skin, mood, reproduction/fertility & others.
As someone that used to be a vegetarian and sees countless vegetarians in clinical practice, it's health benefits aren't clear-cut.
Microwave cooking is far removed from traditional cooking practices as it literally radiates food as it heats.
There remains a strong misconception regarding growth hormones and chickens. Using growth hormones to boost chickens has been illegal since 1960’s.
Organic Food has come a long way since the days when it had a reputation for being grubby, ugly-looking foods only found in the darkest corners of…
Dairy products like all foods, comprise of a breakdown in macronutrient content. They consist of lactose, casein and fats.
Water is the essential nutrient. Life cannot sustain without it. If your only option is dehydration or tap water then obviously drink the tap water!
Here are the facts: 50 per cent of Australians have elevated cholesterol levels, which puts them at higher risk of heart disease.
First let’s start by acknowledging that too much sugar – in any form – is not a good thing.
