What are Macronutrients?
Macronutrients provide calories or energy for the body to run. We require nutrients for growth, metabolism, and body functions. The “macro” part of Macronutrients means large. This is the way…
Macronutrients provide calories or energy for the body to run. We require nutrients for growth, metabolism, and body functions. The “macro” part of Macronutrients means large. This is the way…
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that can interfere with endocrine (or hormone) systems. It is able to mimic oestrogen and can bind to the oestrogen receptors in a cell. Nonylphenol Nonylphenol…
You state of health is a combined interaction of your inherited genes and your environmental conditions. For instance, if you eat badly, living in a place with high pollution and…
Gluten intolerance is getting more common but there is a very big difference between that and celiac disease. Gluten Intolerance shares some of the gut-related symptoms as celiac disease but…
Resveratrol is part of a group of compounds called polyphenols and has been shown to be a powerful epigenetic influencer and natural antioxidant. A natural compound found in red grape skin to protect the…
One of the most damaging factors in our environment and food is the use of pesticides and other toxic chemicals. A simple solution is to choose to buy organic foods…
DNA DNA Explanation DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) tells amino acids how to form themselves into the proteins we need DNA lives inside the nucleus of a living cell - Containing adenine, cytosine, guanine,…
DNA is our recipe to build our bodies but there are other things involved. Our DNA is wrapped in a network of epigenomes around a proteins called Histone. These shape the…
Gene expression is modifiable - changes constantly as a result of nutrition and environment. Epigenome interacts with DNA to change how some genes are expressed - This is done by…
Potato, Spinach & Chickpea Curry Potato, Spinach & Chickpea Curry quick, filling and totally plantbased. This is one of my store cupboard quick meals. I think if you have a…