Choosing The Right Omega-3 Supplement
The topic of omega-3 supplements can be confusing, but a large body of research shows that getting the right amount can have a positive impact on health, including helping with age-related issues and chronic inflammatory conditions, like heart disease, dementia, and...
Food Delivery Apps and the Real Cost of Convenience
Ordering pre-prepared food may seem convenient, but it takes away more than just time in the kitchen - it strips us of our agency over the food we consume, the knowledge of where our ingredients come from, and the joy of preparing and sharing meals with others. Not...
Energy Extraction From Nuts
Nuts (tree nuts and peanuts) are energy dense foods with complex matrices rich in unsaturated fatty acids and other bioactive compounds: high-quality vegetable protein, fibre, minerals, tocopherols, phytosterols, and phenolic compounds. But did you know that the...
Recognising Poor Nutrition Advice
Many aspects of nutrition science are flawed and it’s very difficult to make certain claims with absolute certainty – so when you come across absolutist statements such as the “worst” or “most inflammatory” or “toxic” foods, or a supplement or dietary approach that...
Fast Vs. Slow Metabolism Explained
Have you ever wondered why some of us store even the smallest surplus in energy intake as fat deposits, while others get to enjoy food in excess and seemingly never put on weight? It’s all down to how efficient we are at the production and usage of ATP (adenosine...