The Microbiome and the Hadza Diet ‘We are what we eat’. An oft uses phrase but it is appears to be true - literally. Over recent years, scientists have been gathering evidence that our modern western diets are causing us to lose an important part of ourselves. According to … [Read more...]
5 Proven Health Benefits of Savory
What is Savory? Savory, a delicate, aromatic herb stemming from the mint family is not only a delicious spice commonly employed in the culinary world, but it is also used for medicinal purposes as well. Rich in vitamins and minerals, savory is commonly used to treat such … [Read more...]
9 Surprising Benefits of Yacon Root
What is Yacon Root? Ever hear of a diet potato? Yacon Root, a tuber vegetable is sometimes called just that. Native to South America, yacon grows into a small, brilliant yellow flower that resembles a daisy and is in the same family as sunflowers. The roots are crunch and … [Read more...]
8 Proven Health Benefits of Leeks
I have always absolutely loved leeks. Being Welsh, there is something almost inevitable about that. I am not sure why, but the leek is one of the symbols of Wales along with dragons and daffodils. As a child, we ate a lot of them and leeks were the base of my first ever home … [Read more...]
Resistant Starch Introduction
What is resistant starch? The bulk of the carbohydrates that we eat are starches which are long glucose chains typically found in foods like grains and potatoes. While some of the starch that we consume gets digested, some of it passes through the digestive system … [Read more...]