Optimising Health

02/11/2024

An interesting review of the role lignans found in flax seed can help reduce breast cancer tumours and may prevent breast cancer occurrence.

Flax seed consumption may play a role in preventing and treating breast cancer by blocking the inflammatory effects of interleukin-1.

02/10/2024

Do you struggle to sleep 😴?

12/09/2024

Interesting post if you need to keep an eye on your blood sugar levels.

Vinegar may be one condiment that is good for you. Adding vinegar to white bread, for example, not only lowers blood sugar and insulin responses, but it also increases satiety, the feeling of being full after a meal. Even small amounts of vinegar, such as two teaspoonsful, taken with a meal can significantly cut down on the blood sugar spike caused by refined carbohydrates.

Many cultures have taken advantage of this and regularly mix vinegar with high-glycemic foods. Think sushi rice in Japan, a variety of sourdough breads in Europe made with vinegar, and dipping bread into balsamic in Mediterranean cuisines.

There are all sorts of flavorful, exotic vinegars to explore. Some of my favorites are fig, peach, and pomegranate. Experiment and find ways to incorporate vinegars into your diet. Do not, however, drink it in excess and don’t drink it straight, as it can burn your esophagus.

What if you consume vinegar every day for months? See the video “Optimal Vinegar Dose” at https://buff.ly/4gabSuB to find out.

See our Vinegar topic page at https://buff.ly/3Mxqvup to learn even more.

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12/09/2024

These foods are really good for improving the health of your gut bacteria!

13 Great Probiotic Foods You Should Be Eating: 🌟

► https://herbshealthhappiness.com/13-great-probiotic-foods-you-should-be-eating/

Good to know! Make a note of these ❤️️

1. Kefir
2. Sauerkraut
3. Kombucha
4. Coconut Kefir
5. Natto
6. Yogurt
7. Kvass
8. Raw Cheese
9. Apple Cider Vinegar
10. Salted Gherkin Pickles
11. Brine-Cured Olives
12. Tempeh
13. Miso

05/06/2024

Let me know if these work for you!

Top 11 Natural Painkillers: 🌟

► https://herbshealthhappiness.com/top-11-natural-painkillers/

Make a note of these! ❤️️

31/05/2024

10/05/2024

Would be quite expensive to make all of these but you could just get the spices to make up your favourite blend.

How To Make Your Own Homemade Spice Blends - way better than Store Bought ❤️

27/04/2024

Internal inflammation can lead to chronic health conditions !

12 Foods That Fight Inflammation:🌿

► https://herbshealthhappiness.com/12-foods-that-fight-inflammation/

Make a note of these (v useful for pain relief)! ❤️️

03/02/2024

Did you know that the digestive process begins in your mouth! You have digestive enzymes in there.

NEW Feature Article - The oral microbiome in health and disease
"The oral cavity is a unique environment, with a saliva pH of 6.5–7.0, moisture, and an average temperature of 37 °C, all of which creates favourable conditions necessary for the growth of microorganisms which form the oral microbiome..... in the can act as a risk factor for the development of oral diseases such as periodontitis (advanced gum disease), dental caries (tooth decay), oral ulcers, halitosis (bad breath) and oral cancer"

Discover the role nutrition and lifestyle medicine can play in supporting the oral microbiome.

Read the full article by clicking through to our bio and scrolling down to microbiome resources or at https://bant.org.uk/the-oral-microbiome-in-health-and-disease/
by student BANT member, Victoria Mortimer

For personalised nutrition support, find a PSA-accredited BANT nutrition practitioner at bant.org.uk

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31/12/2023

Fatty Liver Does Not Show Up In Scans Until It Is Too Late! Here Are 7 Early Warning Signs To Look Out For:

► https://herbshealthhappiness.com/fatty-liver-does-not-show-up-in-scans-until-it-is-too-late-here-are-7-early-warning-signs-to-look-out-for/

Make a note of these! ❤️️

21/12/2023

21/12/2023

Green leafy vegetables are great sources of Vitamin K.

Amazing Facts About Vitamin K 🌟❤️️

► https://herbshealthhappiness.com/amazing-facts-about-vitamin-k/

Follow the link to see the full size graphic and read our special report on vitamin K! 🙂

21/12/2023

Enjoy Christmas but be mindful of the effects of alcohol on your body!

06/09/2023

This is an interesting way to balance your blood sugar !

05/09/2023

Are you wondering how to eat healthily on a budget? Valentina Cartago shares more about how to nurture our health in a cost of living crisis,...

05/09/2023

Kindness is like a ripple effect, spreading love and positivity wherever it goes. Let's shower the world with kindness and watch it flourish in beautiful ways. 💕✨

23/08/2023

Do you know the best ways to keep your blood sugar levels on an even keel? Eating protein with slow release carbohydrates at each meal will help.
Slow release carbohydrates are whole grain foods such as whole meal bread, oat cakes, brown rice and wholegrain pasta and old fashioned oats.
Vegetables are also carbohydrates.

With the right lifestyle and dietary tweaks, maintaining your blood sugar is easier than you think.