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Research has shown a consistent correlation between ultra-processed food intake and health issues, including diabetes and cancer. These negative implications are caused by the high levels of sugars, salts and trans-fats, all of which are commonly found in ultra-processed foods.Read now
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The chemical-free benefits of supporting organic food production
Conventional food production has become dependent on ways to manage the efficiency of crop yield. Yet, while such an efficiency is achieved, it comes with a significant trade-off. That trade-off, or cost, is using chemicals as a means of maximising crop yield. Through using herbicides, insecticides and fungicides, farmers attempt to protect the crop from plants, insects and other organisms which may hinder crop yield potential.Read now -
How organic farming sustains soil health and boosts the quality of produce
The immediate and long-term benefits of improved soil health should not be overlooked. Healthy soil reduces the costs of inputs - including chemicals, fertilisers and even water usage - along with improving the soil’s ability to contain water and nutrients for plant growth.Read now -
Three Ways To Strengthen You Gut Health
Read nowStrengthening the health of your gut is imperative to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But how exactly do you strengthen your gut? Here’s a rundown on three key ways for strengthening your gut health. 1. Consume more probiotics Probiotics...
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The Complexity of the Microbiome Made Simple
The terms ‘microbiome’, ‘good bacteria’ and ‘gut health’ are commonly promoted by a range of brands, spokespersons and ambassadors. But what do these terms actually mean? Here is a quick dive into the world of the Microbiome; a complex organism that we will simplify for your benefit!Read now -
Three Simple Ways To Reduce Your Plastic Consumption
We all know that plastics are harmful to the environment. We all know that it can take a very long time for plastics to break down compared to natural materials. Yet a lot of us are unaware of the simple plastics that we mindlessly use that are causing detrimental harm to our surroundings.Read now -
Why You Should Be Feeding You Children An Organic Diet
While convenience is understandably favoured, the option of the conventional food diet can also compromise the health of your child. In 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics highlighted that “epidemiologic evidence demonstrates associations between early life exposure to pesticides and pediatric cancers, decreased"Read now -
How dangerous plastics have become part of the human diet
Read nowThe destructive nature of plastics is a characteristic that is familiar to most plastic-using people. If disposed of incorrectly, plastics can be found in the most inconvenient places; places which are more likely to be damaged by the introduction of...
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How ‘Gut Health’ can impact you more than you might think!
Read nowThe gut (more formally known as the ‘Gastrointestinal Tract’), is more than just a digestive system. In addition to processing food, nutrients, energy and water, the gut plays a vital role in maintaining the optimal function of other systems throughout...