Large population studies looking at diet and health have shown that eating five or more servings of fruit and vegetables every day maintains healthy immune and cognitive function, and reduces the risk of developing illnesses of ageing such as diabetes and heart disease.  Detailed dietary analysis has shown that it is the anthocyanin biomolecules in fruit and vegetables that are [...]

Now, more than ever, we are all taking extra care with how we live, particularly with the food we eat.  Not only do we want our food to be healthy, but we also want to know where it has come from, and to be assured of its safety and that the utmost care has gone into its growing and preparation. [...]

The ability of our muscles to perform while we exercise is dependent on them receiving, via our blood circulation system, nutrients that our muscles cells need for energy.  One of the most important nutrients is oxygen which is involved in the conversion of glucose into energy by our muscles.  A clinical trial undertaken at the University of Gloucestershire in England [...]

We all struggle with our eating habits and managing our weight, even though we know the importance of choosing the right foods and not overeating.  Changes in life’s circumstances particularly tempt us to reach for those foods that comfort us, and often these foods are unfortunately not the healthiest.   Consequences of being overweight can include elevated levels of blood [...]

Vitamin C has been identified as an important factor in maintaining our body’s immune defense systems including preventing the entry of bacteria and viruses into our body, and ensuring the correct functioning of cells in our circulation that seek out and kill bacteria and viruses that have gained access into our body.  Vitamin C deficiency results in decreased immunity and [...]

Our bodies are continually exposed to pathogens such as bacteria and viruses that can cause illness if they gain entry into our body.  The epithelial cells lining our nose, mouth, lungs and gut are sites where bacteria and viruses can enter the body.  Fortunately these cells secrete molecules that activate the body’s own pathogen killing mechanisms and prevent these pathogens [...]