We consume at least 1000 main meals per year. Hopefully most of them are with the rest of your family, which means you have at least a 1000 chances each year to enjoy a meal or give food the opportunity to contribute to your health. Maybe if you think about this it will make sense […]
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THE POWER OF PROBIOTICS FOR IMMUNITY
An effective digestive system is closely linked to several other bodily functions. The immune system in particular houses nearly 80% of the body’s immune cells in the digestive tract. The main aspect of digestive health is the balance of the naturally occurring beneficial bacteria in the gut, collectively termed as the gut microflora. Keeping the […]
Read MoreSUPPORTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM WITH NUTRITION
INTRODUCTION Colds, flu and infections are nobody’s friend, they destroy productivity, get in the way of everyday activities and just leave you feeling lousy. Our immune systems fare our body’s defence against these unwanted visitors. Let’s look at how we can go about strengthening our immune systems. WHAT IS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM You can think […]
Read MoreMANAGING THE PANDEMIC WITH FUTURELIFE®
People are panic buying all over South Africa leaving those that either finish work late or do not want to buy in bulk with limited items to choose from when shopping. This is certainly not ideal as inadequate nutrition can contribute to an unbalanced immune system. So, I’ve put together a few tips on how […]
Read MoreCAN FIBRE INTAKE INFLUENCE MY IMMUNE SYSTEM?
With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, individuals are doing everything they possibly can to keep their immune system functioning at its best to prevent themselves from getting sick. When it comes to fibre, the common association is usually with digestive health but could fibre intake be linked to immunity health too? Let’s take a closer […]
Read MorePREBIOTICS AND THE QUEST FOR A HEALTHY MICROBIOME
INTRODUCTION TO THE MICROBIOTA OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT As Anton van Leeuwenhoek discovered in the late 17th century, there are trillions of tiny cells we now call bacteria that colonise the body and is collectively called the microbiome. This microbiome is an ecosystem all on its own with hundreds of different species who live dynamically […]
Read MoreTHE POWER OF PROBIOTICS
An effective digestive system is closely linked to several other bodily functions, the immune system in particular which houses nearly 80% of the body’s immune cells in the digestive tract. Scientists have also linked the digestive system to numerous other health conditions such as allergies, obesity as well as anxiety and depression1,2,3. This is no […]
Read MoreNATURAL SOURCES OF FIBRE VS. FIBRE SUPPLEMENTS
Fibre has continuously been linked to a wide array of health benefits through scientific evidence. These health benefits include the treatment and prevention of constipation, haemorrhoids and diverticulosis, lowering blood cholesterol, reducing risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, protection against certain forms of cancer and increasing satiety (feeling of fullness) which assists with […]
Read MorePROBIOTICS AND THE QUEST FOR A HEALTHY MICROBIOME
First things first, you must be wondering what on earth a ‘microbiome’ is. Microbiome is an umbrella term for the bacteria that lives in and on your body. Our bodies are home to trillions, literally TRILLIONS of live bacteria. These stretch from your mouth, skin and even to your bum. There’s a whole tiny eco-system […]
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