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Are we getting enough protein
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Protein – Are we getting enough?

It seems that no matter where I look these days, I see the word ‘protein’ being used as a marketing buzz word on food packaging. From cereals, yoghurt, milk and muesli bars to chips, coffee and bottled water, not to mention all the protein powders lining the shelves! Food manufacturers are cashing in on the […]

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Should we be worried about microplastics?

Sometimes it can feel like no matter where we look, environmental “toxins” are present with the potential to destroy our health. From pesticides on fresh produce, harmful additives in packaged foods, heavy metals in drinking water, and “endocrine disruptors” in skin care to chemical particles in our homes, noxious gases in our cars and now

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Nutrition and Health Red Flags

Nutrition and Health Red Flags These days there is an abundance of nutrition and health information available online. However, much of it is not evidence-based and supported by robust science. Sadly, there are also some people deliberately spreading misinformation for personal gain and to deceive others (disinformation). Being confronted with so much conflicting information can

Diet and the impact on IBD
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Diet and IBD

The Role of Diet in the Prevention and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) In 2017 following a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, one of the first questions I asked my doctor was “what should I eat?” His answer was disappointing – “just eat a normal healthy diet.” Given that’s what I thought I was doing,

Soy healthy or not argument
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Soy – Healthy or not?

Soy, healthy or not? A question I am often asked is whether soy foods are healthy or not, many people avoiding soy due to fears of breast cancer promotion, hormone disruption, thyroid issues or development of “man boobs”. But what does the science say? What are soy foods? Soy foods are derived from the soybean,

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