Protein Power: Cutting Through the Noise
Much ado about protein in recent years may have left some people more confused than informed. Much of that noise comes courtesy…
What Your Skin Is Telling You and What to Eat
What Your Skin Is Telling You and What to Eat Before the next viral superfood takes hold, it is worth asking a…
The curious case of MTHFR gene diagnoses
You may have heard people talk about the MTHFR gene as if it holds the key to all sorts of health problems….
Chocolate: how do the health benefits stack up?
Chocolate, a cocoa-derived product, and specifically dark chocolate, is receiving increasing attention and is highly valued in the context of health benefits….
Short story of chocolate and health: benefits or hype?
Chocolate sits at a fascinating crossroads between pleasure, culture, medicine, and commerce. Few foods have been celebrated, demonised, medicalised, and reinvented quite…
The story of the urogenital microbiome in menopause: what, why, and how.
The physiological ageing process and menopause, marked by declining oestrogen levels, can negatively alter the urogenital system. Vaginal atrophy secondary to reduced…
Eating and more in menopause, so is it about what you eat?
It is a question as broad as it can be, as it depends on who is asking. For some women, it is…
The Importance of Protein in the menopausal age.
It is indeed important: from combating age-related muscle mass loss to supporting hormonal function, protein plays a key role in building and…
Gluten and Health: What You Need to Know Before Going Gluten-Free
Should You Go Gluten-Free? Not Without a Medical Reason In recent years, the gluten-free diet has become a popular health trend. Social…
IBS Diet: What You Should Know
April is IBS Awareness Month, so I’d like to take this opportunity to share some key information that’s worth knowing and considering…
