Age-related macular degeneration (AMD): can nutrition supplements slow its progression?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50. AMD is a progressive disease seen as damage to the retina, which can lead to permanent central ...
19 Sep 202211min
Can probiotics help treat eczema in adults?
Eczema is a general term for rash-like skin conditions with atopic dermatitis being the most common form. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterised by itching and recurren...
5 Sep 20228min
Intermittent fasting: an update on the weight and metabolic health benefits
It was my second ever podcast episode released way back in February of 2020, but it has proven to be the most popular. It was titled The User’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting. Now, it is time to revisi...
22 Aug 202215min
‘Eat the rainbow’ really is good health advice
Advice to ‘eat the rainbow’ has been circulating in the nutrition sphere for some time. And no, it is not a call to action to get more Skittles in your life. Instead, it is all about choosing a variet...
8 Aug 20227min
Turning up the heat on chillies and their health benefits
If variety is the spice of life, then for some, a hot chilli dish is the ultimate way to add spice to life. But outside of the Mexican fiesta party happening inside your mouth and the waterworks from ...
25 Jul 20229min
Will BCAAs give you the muscle gainz?
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are a popular sports supplement with bodybuilders and athletes. But you don’t need to look for them in a bottle as our diet naturally contains them as part of the am...
11 Jul 20229min
How the Mediterranean diet benefits mental health
Counselling and medication gain most of the treatment attention for depression, but the promise of dietary changes to help to improve the outlook of people with depression and other common conditions ...
27 Jun 202215min
How beetroot juice lowers blood pressure and improves sports performance
Nitrates are inorganic compounds found in many vegetables such as spinach, celery, radishes, and lettuce, but beetroot is one of the highest sources. Nitrate contributes to the production of nitric ox...
13 Jun 202211min
