Dietary fibre, also known as roughage or bulk, is found in plant-based foods which our bodies cannot digest or absorb. Instead of being broken down and absorbed like other nutrients, fibre passes relatively intact through the stomach, small intestine, and colon, providing a range of health benefits.Along with adequate fluid intakes, fibre is responsible for quickly moving foods through the digestive tract, helping it function optimally. Fibre works by drawing fluids from the body to add bulk to the stool. Including an adequate amount of dietary fibre in your diet is crucial for maintaining good digestive health, preventing constipation, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. According to research, over 90% adults in the UK eat less than the recommended minimum of 30 grams of fibre per day with the average for most being under 20 g of fibre. Soluble and insoluble fibre Soluble […]

Why Choose Ashwagandha Root Extract as a supplement? The plant’s roots are rich in biologically active chemical compounds, including: alkaloids (e.g., somniferine, withanine),steroidal lactones (withanolides, withaferins),saponins,flavonoids. It’s worth noting that the root of ashwagandha shows the most potential. This is supported by both the traditional use of the plant (only the root was used for internal consumption in the past) and the fact that the majority of research on ashwagandha focuses on the root and root extracts. There is no evidence that a combination of root and leaf extracts provides a similar adaptogenic value as pure root. However, because ashwagandha leaves are cheaper than the root, dishonest practices of adulterating extracts with leaves can be found in the dietary supplement market. Including the above-ground parts of the plant in extracts undermines the effectiveness and safety of using ashwagandha. Therefore, it’s essential to choose supplements that are made only from the […]

Irish Sea moss, is known scientifically as Chondrus crispus which is a type of dark red or purple algae or seaweed, usually found on the east coast of north America and western Europe. Irish Sea Moss has recently become a popular celebrity favourite but like most declared superfoods, sea moss been consumed for centuries. It has a particularly long history of use in Ireland hence the name. Doctors prescribed carrageenan jelly or broth since the early 1800’s to treat intestinal disorders, ulcers, sore throats, coughs, and other respiratory ailments. It has also long been used in food as a thickener for soups, custards and desserts. Irish Sea Moss provides an array of vitamins and minerals in addition to antioxidants providing many benefits for general health. In fact, Irish Sea Moss can provide 92 out of the 102 essential minerals, the human body requires. These minerals include calcium, potassium, iodine and zinc. In […]