The Science Blog

The Missing Links in Joint Health

Joint health – probably not as sexy a topic as gut health – is something everyone should be aware of. As we age or accumulate niggling injuries it is highly likely you’ve woken up in the morning noticing a few new clicks and cracks. We hear you, literally! This is unfortunately a reality check that our bodies are aging and now require more TLC than we may realise.

Supporting Collagen Production as a Vegan

Our bodies are rich in collagen protein as it makes up most of the connective tissues such as our skin, tendons and bones, and is important for the health of our gut, hair and nails. Although this protein may be found in ample amounts throughout the body, as we age our ability to maintain ample amounts declines. And as a result we notice the signs of aging – wrinkles, sagging and dry skin

Why Soluble Fibre?

A lot of people find it overwhelming when told to increase their fibre consumption. Whether that’s due to not having enough time to prepare fresh produce, not knowing how to cook with certain ingredients or simply having no idea where to start.

Pregnancy & Your Skin

During pregnancy there is a whole lot of change happening in a woman’s body - expanding bellies, increased cravings and heavier breasts. There are, however, specific physiological changes which develop during pregnancy that aren’t as obvious as a growing belly.

Boosting Your Nutrients Postpartum

The pregnancy and postpartum periods – including breastfeeding – are the all-important stages for ensuring you’re meeting the raised nutritional requirements. Not just for ensuring your baby has a healthy development but also for avoiding negative health complications in the mother post-birth which are associated with inadequate nutrition.

Is it Adrenal Fatigue?

We see you. Running around, busy doing it all. Exhausted. Fatigued. Irritable. Tired & wired. Sound familiar? You may have heard of the term ‘adrenal fatigue’ being thrown around in conversation to describe just these feelings. Basically, adrenal fatigue is a term that is being used by some health professionals and general media to collectively describe a condition attributable to chronic, prolonged stress. Sometimes also referred to as burn out.

Foods For Each Phase + Meal Ideas

Becoming aware and living in tune with your cycle has never been more popular than in recent times. And aren’t we glad! Getting in tune means making lifestyle and nutrition choices that will support the 4 phases of your cycle – Menstrual, Follicular, Ovulatory and Luteal – and will also influence how you experience that month’s period i.e. may mitigate sore boobs, cramps and even PMS.

Trimester Zero

Often simply referred to as the preconception period, trimester zero includes the years, months and weeks before trying to conceive. Of course, we’ve all heard of trimesters 1, 2 and 3 that make up a full-term pregnancy, and the importance of getting everything right during this time. But there is a growing awareness of the importance of female health long before actively trying to conceive that impact pregnancy outcomes for both mum and bub.

Nutrients for Longevity

Living a long and healthy life is what most wish to attain to. Predicting long term health is near impossible, with the certain unbridled curveballs that can be thrown at us at really any given time. Although, the less daunting fact to know is that living a long and healthy life can be assisted through specific dietary and lifestyle changes.

Benefits of the Humble Brew

Coffee is probably one of the most consumed beverages in the world. From its delightful aroma, taste and energizing effects it’s no wonder drinking coffee is a daily ritual for majority. Although the caffeine hit may be the basis of its attraction for a lot of busy people, coffee has other compounds that should be celebrated too.

Spotlight on Progesterone

In conversations about the menstrual cycle and female hormonal health it is often that oestrogen gets the first mention over progesterone. Yes, oestrogen is a dominant female hormone, although progesterone is just as important and shouldn’t be overlooked in menstrual cycle or fertility education.

Praise for Vitamin C

If you’re reading this, you’ve managed to get through the last 3 or so years of the dreaded spicy cough – C%@!#-19. And you’ve probably also become more aware of your immune health, including the importance of getting enough vitamin C.