Josephine Smith says that December is the time that our bodies may experience nutritional shortfalls - but there are ways to support energy and immunity during the festive period to avoid getting sick Read more
Mirror - Dec 27
Anxiety already makes people feel like their brains are betraying them. Now researchers are asking whether part of that betrayal might come down to a missing ingredient. A new analysis from UC Davis Health suggests that people with certain anxiety disorders tend to have lower levels of choline, a... Read more
Vice News - Dec 21
Global omega-3 deficiency affects 76% of people worldwide, significantly increasing risks for heart disease, cognitive decline and chronic inflammation. Read more
Fox News - Dec 14
Doctors say most Americans are not getting enough of this vital nutrient. Read more
Men's Health - Dec 10
Researchers found that people with anxiety disorders consistently show lower choline levels in key brain regions that regulate thinking and emotions. This biochemical difference may help explain why the brain reacts more intensely to stress in anxiety conditions. Scientists believe nutrition coul... Read more
Science Daily - Dec 05
A study published in Food and Function and conducted by researchers from the University of California, Davis in collaboration with the University of Reading has shown that the enzyme polyphenol oxidase affects the body’s ability to absorb flavanols. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommen... Read more
La Grada - Dec 01
Scientists studying young adults with obesity discovered early indicators of brain stress that resemble patterns seen in cognitive impairment. The group showed higher inflammation, signs of liver strain and elevated neurofilament light chain, a marker of neuron injury. Low choline levels appeared... Read more
Science Daily - Nov 27
For the last two weeks, I have written about carbohydrates and fats. This week I am covering protein, another essential macronutrient in your diet. Read more
Postandcourier - Sep 14
Last week I wrote about carbohydrates, a major energy source in our diets. This week the topic is fats, including saturated fats, unsaturated (monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans) fats, omega-3 fats, and cholesterol. Read more
Postandcourier - Sep 07
Researchers found vegan and meat-based foods to be nutritionally ‘similar’ - but no options to be fully nutritionally complete Read more
The Independent - Sep 03
