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A urinalysis is a scientific test of your urine produced by your body’s kidneys. The kidney’s role is to filter the blood, removing waste, regulation of the water levels in the body, and the conservation of proteins, electrolytes, and other useful compounds. By examining the composition of urine, we can get a better picture of […]
It’s time to be honest, we’ve all been lied to about protein. Magazines, blogs and online forums all, knowingly or not, spread misinformation regarding how much of the stuff we should be eating. The truth is that despite what supplement companies and incentivised bloggers would have you believe, we don’t need nearly as much of […]
Depression, diabetes and obesity are all widespread in the modern western world. Contemporary nutritional guidelines call for consuming more low GI (glycemic index) carbohydrates and less high GI foods. This is especially emphasised for those looking to eat healthier and maintaining a healthy weight. But could those same foods that cause diabetes and obesity also […]
It can be easier than you’d think to confuse candida and wheat intolerance. While one is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria, the other is caused by the body’s inability to properly digest a particular food. They can both cause issues, particularly in the gut, but need to be addressed very differently. What is […]
The stereotype of women craving chocolate is fairly well deserved, and even makes sense nutritionally – as cocoa is quite a good source of magnesium. Magnesium is one of many essential nutrients, and it can also help relax the muscles – making it even more desirable during unforgiving periods. The trouble is that most chocolates […]
Many of us can fall ill every now and then, but it can feel especially common during the winter months. So why do we generally feel more under the weather throughout the winter? We’ve dug out the top 5 reasons you might be feeling sub-optimal; 1. Low Vitamin D Levels During the winter, we […]
Good sleep is hard to come by these days. Quality sleep that leaves you feeling well-rested, even more so. With cases of insomnia steadily increasing between 1993 and 2007, it’s not surprising many of us are constantly feeling shattered in the morning. This isn’t just inconvenient though, living with insomnia can decrease your life expectancy […]
Our pets can also suffer from food intolerances and allergies just like us. The good news is that home-made pet, and dog food is incredibly easy to make, and you’ll know exactly what’s going into your pets’ diet. It’s easy to keep it varied too if you’re concerned they’ll get a bit bored of the […]
An expensive and environmentally damaging issue many of us face is wasted food. It’s not uncommon for perfectly edible vegetables to get chucked away at the end of the week. In fact, Potatoes are the single most wasted food in the UK. A staggering average of 170 potatoes are thrown away each year per household. […]
This pizza recipe is a classic high-carb meal that you can tailor to practically any diet (except, perhaps, keto). One quarter of this pizza will boast a hearty 56g of carbohydrates and roughly 431 calories, so it’s a fairly light meal unless you start doubling up your portions! The especially health-conscious of you ought to […]
People have been cooking with cannabis as early as 10th century in India, where mixtures of ground cannabis flowers and milk were used for spiritual purposes. Similar recipes have been discovered in renaissance Italy, so it’s not been exclusive to any specific geographical location. But it wasn’t until the second half of the last century […]
Who doesn’t love a bit of houmous? Well, we love it so much that we’ve created a recipe that transforms this middle eastern dip into a meal of its own. This recipe is vegetarian, but you can get creative with it if you want. This isn’t a quick win though – you’ll want to have […]
