Wild Berry Nutrition

12/01/2022

More evidence that gut microbiome perturbation is evident in a variety of human diseases. Those with an unhealthy gut microbiota will often present with symptoms years in advance of disease development. A comprehensive microbiome test is a very useful tool to gain insight into how your unique microbiome may be affecting your health and how you can achieve a better balance of desirable and less desirable microorganisms through dietary and lifestyle changes.

“Fast-food diets lack certain important ingredients, such as fibre, and evidence suggests this alteration affects a person’s microbiome – the collection of micro-organisms that we have in our gut and which play a key role in controlling various bodily functions,” Vinuesa said.

“These changes in our microbiomes are then triggering autoimmune diseases, of which more than 100 types have now been discovered.”

New DNA research by London-based scientists hopes to find cure for rapidly spreading conditions

05/01/2022

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-05/four-plant-based-foods-to-eat-every-week/100737466?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

As a laureate professor in nutrition and dietetics people often ask — what do you eat? Here are four versatile and tasty plant foods I have on my weekly grocery list, writes Clare Collins.

20/10/2020

https://theconversation.com/health-check-seven-nutrients-important-for-mental-health-and-where-to-find-them-37170?fbclid=IwAR2YVXS6wSQZ3o3pkPQvqSQKVQOEektyVzqSbISenaU3KetUGg9jbhBqZ9k

A growing body of research points to the detrimental effect of unhealthy diets and the protective value of healthy diets – along with select nutritional supplements as required – for maintaining and promoting mental health.

11/10/2020

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22/09/2020

Whole eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. They contain a little bit of numerous important nutrients we need for optimum health. A single large boiled egg contains 6 grams of protein, 5 grams of healthy fats as well as Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Calcium and Zinc! 🥚

One of my favorite chefs Marion Grasby shows below how to perfectly poach a bunch at once in advance so they can be reheated later. They will last in the fridge for 3 days once poached :)

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Thai-inspired food range. Marion's Kitchen is packed with simple and delicious Asian recipes and food ideas.

08/09/2020

The findings of a recent cohort study appears to support the role of vitamin D status in COVID-19 risk; randomized clinical trials are needed to determine whether broad population interventions and interventions among groups at increased risk of vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 could reduce COVID-19 incidence.

This cohort study examines whether patients’ most recent vitamin D levels and treatment for insufficient vitamin D levels are associated with test results for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

05/06/2020

The newly published results of a clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of diet and exercise as a front-line type 2 diabetes treatment reveal nearly two-thirds of patients achieved complete disease remission after just 12 months of lifestyle interventions.

The newly published results of a clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of diet and exercise as a front-line type 2 diabetes treatment reveal nearly two-thirds of patients achieved complete disease remission after just 12 months of lifestyle interventions.

14/01/2020

Why choosing full-fat salad dressing is a better idea to lose body fat and ensure you absorb important nutrients from your colorful salads. Eating a salad (or cooked vegetables) with oil improves the absorption of numerous micronutrients, including alpha and beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamins A, E & K. So when making salad get the most out of it by adding a lovely homemade dressing. Be sure to use extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil or macadamia oil as your base.

If you're like many of my patients, "salad" brings up thoughts of dieting, deprivation, and yes -- boredom. Truth is, if you're doing salad the right...