Chocolate Macadamia Nuts
Really – there is nothing better than the deliciousness that you will experience in these air-roasted, chocolate-covered macadamia nuts. An earthy, natural and healthy dessert snack. When feeling like a sweet treat why compromise in health. There’s nothing quite like the combination of smooth, pure sugar-free chocolate and rich, buttery taste of macadamia nuts. Sally-Ann […]
Why Zinc is Critical to collagen absorption
…and what about VITAMIN C? The wonderful thing about taking PURE Hydrolysed Collagen, is that it is easily absorbed, instantly, from the stomach – however there’s a caveat – you need to have the right environment to do so. Collagen-repairing enzymes in the human body are all ZINC-BASED. If you don’t have enough zinc, your […]
The Skinny on Fibre
Why we love fibre: Weight Management: Fibre is perfect for keeping you full and satiated. Sugar Control: Fibre binds to sugar in the gut, releasing them slowly in the blood ensuring that we avoid blood-sugar spikes. Cholesterol Assistance: LDL (type of cholesterol) levels can be reduced as well as their size – changing the particles […]
Magnesium Citrate vs Magnesium Chelate Premium
You’re probably wondering why we have two different kinds of oral magnesium – the powdered Magnesium Citrate vs Magnesium Chelate Premium. Apart from the fact that some people like powders and others like capsules, there are some subtle differences. Firstly, these two forms of magnesium are both known as “chelates”. In nature, elemental magnesium is […]
Do you suffer from Rosacea?
Rosacea is a really nasty skin disorder affecting the curves and features of the centre of the face. It is often called acne rosacea. It’s generally characterised by one or more of the following: Light to heavy facial flushing (erythema) which can be transient or permanent Papules and pustules Telangiectasia – threadlike red lines or […]
Our Guide on HOW to Drink Alcohol
Many people have asked us to write about HOW to Drink Alcohol, so here goes. We don’t drink much alcohol at all—we value our liver too much to overindulge, but we also don’t judge others who can handle it a lot better than we can, so we’re not being ‘holier than thou’ here—we just don’t […]
Hair today, gone tomorrow
Mmm, not funny when you have hair loss or thinning hair. There are a lot of complex mechanisms at work here, but some of you can deal with it to stop the process worsening and in fact give you back that lovely full head of hair. Hair loss can be a simple thing – like […]
3 change-of-season flu & virus toolkits
We are now officially entering a change of season world wide – either going into Autumn or Spring, depending in which hemisphere you live. Even the healthiest people seem to fall prey to the sniffles, respiratory and gut viruses, and a host of other miseries at this time of year. Gut bugs, body aches, headaches, […]
Do you have Stomach Acid Problems?
People often think they have too much acid when in fact they have too little. The symptoms are the same – heartburn, belching, reflux – the list is long. In order to understand how all this works, let’s go through some basics. 7 Major fFunctions of stomach acid Sterilizes food: Whenever we consume food, bacteria […]
The Case for fibre
There are 2 schools of thought about fibre, but let’s be clear – the human body is designed to use fibre. The more healthy fibre you get in your diet, the better your digestive system functions. BUT it must be HEALTHY fibre – not wheat or grain fibre, it should be mostly vegetable fibre. It […]
Can Vitamin D save your Life?
Yes, we believe vitamin D can save your life. Vitamin D is a true superstar which affects so much more than bones and teeth. The brain, immune system, hormones, cancer prevention and gene expression all rely to some extent on Vitamin D. In fact Vitamin D has been called “one of the simplest solutions to […]
Top 10 Toxins to Avoid
Toxins to avoid: There are some very nasty chemicals out there – yes, they’re all bad – but some are worse than others. Below are some toxins to avoid. The liver is the most important detoxifying organ in the body. When the liver can’t effectively neutralise and dispose of toxins, they accumulate in the body. An […]
