Micronutrients
References to phytonutrients, polyphenols and antioxidants continually show up in posts and articles that we encounter in our daily reading of the news. Do you know the potential for better health that these nutrients offer? What are Flavanols (1,2,3) ? First of all, lets clarify a few labels. Phytonutrients are natural compounds found in…
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If you’ve been at all concerned about good nutrition, you have likely come across words like nutraceuticals, functional foods and bioactive compounds and have the impression that these foods may have advantages for your own health. But do you know the differences between these food constituents? What improvements can they make to your well-being and…
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For various reasons, we have become accustomed to looking at our food simply as a mish-mash of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Sadly, this simplistic view completely ignores the countless other components crucial for optimal health that are available in our foods. One way to measure the healthfulness of individual foods is to determine whether they…
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Have you ever thought about the differences between the milk that comes from cows and the other “milks”, the ones derived from plants? When you think about it, their disparities are many. For a start, cow’s milk is produced by an animal for the purpose of providing the energy and nutrients needed for a calf…
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In 2019, 57.4 million people around the world were suffering from dementia and this figure is predicted to rise to 152.8 million by 2050. Despite extensive research and the testing of many drugs showing potential to treat dementia, no cure has been found. But what about its prevention? (1) Magnesium is a necessary mineral for…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
