Selenium is a trace mineral, which is essential to good health. However, it is only needed in small amounts. Some of the functions of selenium include, protecting our cells from free radical damage. It also helps to regulate thyroid function. And, plays a role in the immune system. The selenium content of plant foods in [...]
Most of us have heard that probiotics are “good” for us. But why? And what are the best sources? Down through the years, people around the world have used fermented foods to promote their health. Whether it’s fermented vegetables, fermented yogurt or kefir, it’s been known for centuries that good bacteria is, well, good for [...]
Please welcome Registered Nutritionist, Nicola Graham from Eat Well NZ, to Dietriffic today, by leaving her a comment below and getting involved in the discussion ~ Melanie Organic, raw food, gluten free, vegan and low sodium. Is this just a super healthy diet, or is it something else? While it’s great to be into healthy [...]
If you’re like most people, you probably assume that the normal “diabetes lifestyle” must include glucose monitors, lancets, blood pressure cuffs, medications, and related supplements. I mean, once you have diabetes, you’ve got it for life… right? It’s then a life of meeting blood sugar targets, blood pressure checks, eye appointments, foot exams, and more [...]
If you suffer from gout, you’ll know exactly how painful it can be. Gout is actually a type of arthritis, which causes stiff, swollen and painful joints; it happens when uric acid levels build up in your blood. Uric acid is the waste product formed from the breakdown of food and the body’s cells. What [...]
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