What’s driving your food cravings?

by Sharon Erdrich | Apr 30, 2022 | Articles, Nutrition, Gut Health, Nutrition Health

Willpower may not be entirely to blame for your eating habits — your gut bacteria may have a part to play as well. This has been hypothesised for some time, and new evidence has demonstrated that the feeding preferences of mice can be manipulated according to their...

Antibiotics taken by parents may result in weaker immune system of offspring

by Sharon Erdrich | Apr 30, 2022 | Articles, General Health

A recent study conducted by researchers the University of Southern Denmark found that zebra fish that were exposed to antibiotics had offspring with reduced defences against viruses and bacteria compared to the parent generation. This suggests that antibiotics may...

What is the Best Oil for Cooking?

by Sharon Erdrich | Mar 31, 2022 | Nutrition Health, Articles

We are often asked about cooking oils. What is the best oil for cooking? What oils shouldn’t we cook with? Common opinion varies, so it’s not surprising you might be confused. So if you’re trying to figure out which oil is a healthier option, or...

Health Benefits of Garlic

by Sharon Erdrich | Oct 20, 2021 | Nutrition, Gut Health, Nutrition Health, Articles

What is so Good About Garlic? Simple question, you’d might think, but garlic is actually quite a complex wee herb (or is it a spice? No, vegetable?) Garlic has been highly valued throughout the ages as both a vegetable and a spice and has possibly been...

Fructose Intolerance

by Sharon Erdrich | Dec 10, 2021 | Gut Health

Do you get digestive problems from this common natural sugar? What is Fructose? Fructose is a type of simple sugar found in almost all fruits, honey, and as an added sweetener in processed foods. It also occurs naturally in some vegetables.If a person is unable to...