There are 13 essential vitamins. Some are fat-soluble (vitamins A, D, E, K) while others are water-soluble (vitamin C and B-group). They work in concert with essential minerals (calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur) and trace elements (chromium, copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, zinc). Vitamins are found in foods that contain the …
Certain lifestyle factors, illnesses and overuse of antibiotics are implicated in the destruction of good bacteria in the gut, a reduced diversity of species, and a subsequent imbalance. This is a relatively new area of scientific inquiry, but early research suggests that dietary manipulation with probiotics and prebiotics could help prevent or repair this damage. …
Functional foods do more than provide nutritional value. They contain naturally-occurring chemicals that are thought to do something special (when consumed as part of a balanced diet). Unlike the mythical superfoods, there are reams of scientific evidence to support the claims being made about functional foods. Nonetheless, you need to know that most of the …
Blueberries, kale, sweet potatoes, beans, nuts, avocado, salmon, beetroot, South American acai berries, Japanese matcha powder, wheat grass shots, turmeric, camu camu powder, chia seeds, coconut oil, goji berries, dragon fruit, jackfruit, seaweed, freekeh, sacha inchi, Icelandic Skyr yoghurt, bee pollen, hemp seeds, flax seeds... the list goes on and on! Anything weird, wild or …
Many processed foods (such as breads and breakfast cereals) are 'enriched' with added nutritional elements such as folate, calcium, iodine, fibre, vitamins ACDE, or protein. Foods can be fortified for a variety of reasons; some are Public Health directives from the government, while others are marketing initiatives to attract buyers. (Photo by hermaion on Pexels.com) …
Tea and coffee are popular for their caffeine hit as a morning pick-me-up and for many other reasons. One cup of tea contains about 40mg of caffeine, whereas a cup of coffee can have a whopping 60-100mg per cup, or even higher! Coffee’s caffeine content depends on the bean variety, how it’s roasted (lighter roasts …
The Hunger Hero Diet 