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Is Intermittent Fasting Right For You?

Intermittent fasting is a dietary pattern that involves cycling between periods of fasting and eating. While there is no definitive answer as to whether intermittent fasting is universally suitable for everyone, here is a breakdown of its potential effects based on gender, an exploration of its origins in our hunter-gatherer days, as well as the […]

Why Your Low Body Fat % May Not Be Metabolically Healthy

While having a low body fat percentage can be an indication of a lean physique, it doesn’t necessarily mean that a person is metabolically healthy. Metabolic health is a broader concept that extends to various factors well beyond body fat percentage and looking lean. Metabolic health is the state of your body’s metabolism, which includes […]

The Link Between Gut Health and Depression/Anxiety Disorders

The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication network between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system. Continuing new research has emerged to confirm the potential factor and role that gut health plays in the development and management of mental health disorders, particularly depression and anxiety. The gut and the brain are connected via the […]

Smoked Fish Pie

A classic kiwi dish, that takes delicious smoked fish to make it even more delicious in a pie. Note – Leave out cheese if you have been advised to follow a GAPS diet.

How Protein Affects Your Energy Levels

Protein plays a role in blood glucose regulation and energy metabolism through various mechanisms. While carbohydrates are the primary source of energy for the body, protein can also influence blood glucose levels and contribute to energy production in several ways. Protein can be converted into glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis. During times of low […]

What are the DUTCH Test Estrogen Pathways?

What are the DUTCH test estrogen pathways? The DUTCH test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is a type of hormone testing that provides a comprehensive analysis of sex hormones and their metabolites, as well as cortisol levels, by analysing dried urine samples. The estrogen pathways refer to the different metabolic pathways through which […]