Category «Nutrition»

Gluten Free Chapatti Recipes

Having to change to a gluten-free diet can be very challenging for  those who eat Chapatti (flat-bread) as a central part of their diet. For anyone with an allergy or intolerance to gluten, the chapatti / paratha / puri is by far the most missed item, particularly in an Indian meal. On its own gluten free flour …

IBS & Vitamin D

The importance of vitamin D has been often highlighted in recent years. A new study published in Dec 2015 by the University of Sheffield has found a significant link between vitamin D and the severity of irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms, and perceived quality of life. The trial on 51 IBS patients found that 82% …

Fiber Goodness!

Low incidence of bowel disease in rural Africans is because they consume around 55 gm of dietary fiber daily, which is more than 2 ½ times the UK average. Fiber cannot be broken down by the body. It comes in two forms; soluble and insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber helps to bulk the food up and …

Alopecia (Hair Loss)

Alopecia is a medical term used to describe loss of hair from some or all parts of the body. The psychological stress of hair loss is complex, as hair forms a large part of our identity and appearance and is at its highest at the onset stages. In women particularly hair represents femininity and attractiveness. …

Focus on Vitamin C

Vitamin C also known as ascorbic acid is a well known vitamin. However not everyone is aware of its function and benefits that it offer us. As a water-soluble vitamin it is not stored in our body which is why it is important to ensure that we have a good supply of it in our …

Probiotics: The Good Bad and the Ugly

Probiotics have repeatedly been highlighted as being important for our health. If you have never heard of it before then they are better known as the ‘Good Bacteria’ in our digestive system.  Having the right type of bacteria plays an important role maintaining a healthy digestive flora and a strong immune system to fight off …