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Plant based protein Athletes turning to a vegan diet need their nutrition to act as NATURAL PERFORMANCE ENHANCERS.  Pea protein, spirulina, gluten free plant protein powder, dairy free, soy free, meat free protein. What’s the fuss about? Is soy really that bad?  Looking for amazing sources of plant based protein these days? Why are we all opting in for more meat free protein? With or without vegan diet or a vegan...Read more  ➜

DNA Methylation Epigenetics Are our genes making us fat? Do we inherit chronic skin conditions & hair loss? DNA Methylation Epigenetics Our DNA contains instructions for building all parts of our body. So, although genetic polymorphisms predispose us to developing a certain health condition, epigenetics or how our environment impacts our genes plays a larger role in the development of a chronic condition such as eczema. 1) 2) The DNA in our bodies is wrapped around proteins called histones. Both...Read more  ➜

Antioxidants Health Benefits Cacao  – Cacao is the dried partly fermented fatty seed of a South American evergreen tree (Theobroma cacao of the family Sterculiaceae) used in making cocoa, chocolate and cocoa butter—called also cacao bean, cocoa bean. ORAC is a measure of the antioxidant activity of foods. ORAC – HDL – LDL Cholesterol  ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. The biological relevance of this metric is questionable. Because it’s done in...Read more  ➜

Genetic testing Do you have the fat gene? Researchers discovered the fat gene so now we understand fat burning better. Taking a sample of your DNA is a simple procedure. Why weight loss matters Obesity accounts for higher risk of disease and illness. It’s a worldwide epidemic. Surgery can help if you choose the right surgery. Also, follow your Naturopathic portfolio for weight loss that targets stubborn belly fat. Belly fat is a more dangerous fat ...Read more  ➜

10 signs SIBO & difference between IBS and SIBO. The FODMAP diet and why it’s not for everybody. Most digestive problems like IBS are formed by lifestyle; our nutrition & our daily stress. Digestive complaints — constipation, diarrhoea, heartburn and bloating are very common. The IBS diet Most digestive problems like IBS and SIBO are formed by lifestyle; our nutrition and our daily stress. Digestive complaints — constipation, diarrhoea, heartburn and bloating are very common. SIBO can leave us feeling tired all the time. SIBO or IBS? (read...Read more  ➜