Enzymes- our digestive allies

ENZYMES How hot is to hot? Many of us are blissfully unaware the extremely important role enzymes play in our digestive lives, and how our deep fry/high heat culture are extinguishing natures specialised little tools. Enzymes are an indispensable element in our bodies process of digesting food and absorbing nutrients, they exist naturally in raw […]

The Benefits of Eating Seasonally

The Benefits of Eating Seasonally So what are the benefits of eating seasonally? In short foods that are in season are fresher, more nutritious, tastier, better for the environment and cheaper. There is a lot of talk these days about all areas of our food which is great! We are now asking questions and thinking […]

What is M.S.G?

What is M.S.G? M.S.G is Monosodium glutamate. It has no taste of it’s own but when added to other foods it brings out the natural taste. The food additive number for M.S.G is 621.It damages the hypothalamic regulation of appetite to the brain and is an addictive additive that encourages us to continue eating. It is […]

Nutritional Information Glossary

a/1/Apples are an excellent prebiotic, helping to feed your probiotic bacteria in your gut.  It  is now estimated that these simple bacteria are responsible for 70-85% of your immune system. Apples are a good source of vitamins A and B1 and rich in a number of minerals including potassium, calcium, phosphorus sodium and bioflavonoids. Apples are […]