Don't underestimate the potential of small packages. Broccoli sprouts, the precursor to mature broccoli, have gained attention in recent years due to their incredible cancer-fighting compounds. While they may not be as readily available as regular broccoli, the remarkable benefits researchers have discovered make them worth considering. In this blog, we will explore the nutritional properties of broccoli sprouts, their role in cancer prevention, and their potential benefits for heart hea...

Weight-bearing exercise and proper nutrition play a crucial role in maintaining bone health, especially during breast cancer treatment. Incorporating a combination of weight-bearing aerobic activities and resistance exercises into your routine can help strengthen your bones. In addition, optimizing your intake of vitamin D and calcium, adopting a nutrient-rich diet, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, and staying updated on bone density testing are essential steps to support your ...

There are multiple factors that will influence the growth of mycotoxins.   Some of these include the temperature, humidity, the type of surface, and most importantly, how much moisture is available.   The humidity and type of surface are factors that we have the most control over.  Look at the table from a study looking at mould growth in a water-damaged building.  A study showed that homes with walls that are made up of cellulose, synthetic material, or gypsum hav...

Glyphosate is the main active ingredient for many broad-spectrum herbicides. The use of glyphosate has increased over 25-fold in the last 30 years. This has led to an increased detection of glyphosate and its by-product, aminomethylphosphoic acid (AMPA) in soil and water 2. There are over 750 different herbicides that contain glyphosate, which has made it difficult to avoid using products that contain it 3.  Fresh fruits and vegetables and processed products have been shown to have up ...

Green tea is well known for its high amounts of antioxidants, particularly one known as epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG. However, green tea also contains a high amount of an amino acid known as L-theanine. L-theanine is widely used and studied in Japan, a culture particularly known for their tea consumption. L-theanine has been observed to promote relaxation and reduce stress by a variety of possible mechanisms, with clinical evidence also showing these benefits. Studies have shown t...

With the rising prevalence of chronic disease, nutrition-based interventions are fundamental components of many therapeutic strategies for disease treatment and prevention. A variety of factors shape personalised nutritional therapies. For example, a patient’s specific chronic disease, underlying nutrient deficiency, or presentation of disease symptoms may direct a nutritional approach to include or exclude certain foods or require a clinician to create a tailored dietary plan to suppo...