Young babies are able to adapt to new flavours which may increase the likelihood of them having a more varied diet later in life. In a recent study (Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2011), researchers found that young babies that are breastfed are able to adapt to different flavours in breast milk but only between the [...]

The Body Doctor and Love Lunch Unite. The Body Doctor and Annalise Braakensiek recently joined forces to add further sparkle to Annalise’s growing food catering business Love lunch. Each week, Annalise and her team of chefs produce delicious organic, low fat, dairy, gluten and meat free recipes that can be delivered fresh to your home [...]

Probiotic Therapy and IBS Reviewed Another 2010 article, entitled ‘Probiotic Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome’, in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, reviewed the potential benefits of probiotics in people with IBS. In addition to providing further education on IBS, this paper describes the physiological basis of administering probiotics into the gastrointestinal tract. The paper also reviews the [...]

Low FODMAP Diet Under Scientific Review In February 2010, The Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology published a review article entitled ‘Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional Gastrointestinal Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach’, putting further scientific merit of the low FODMAP diet in managing the symptoms of IBS. The paper identifies that diet therapy has emerged as the [...]

Probiotic Supplements in Sport Reviewed Probiotic bacteria are defined as live food ingredients that are beneficial to the health of the host. Although they are found in some food products such as yoghurt and some fermented foods, most probiotics are consumed as an oral supplement. Numerous health benefits have been attributed to probiotics, including effects [...]

TIME magazine Oct 2010 We know that diet, environment and genes all play a major role in determining our weight and shape. However an emerging area of science known as foetal origins may provide even further clues as to why some people are predisposed to being overweight, as well as a number of other health [...]