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Epidemic of Childhood Obesity: Path to Chronic Diseases.
Childhood obesity is a growing global concern with lasting health consequences. Childhood obesity is becoming an increasingly serious...
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Jul 28, 20242 min read


Preservatives in Food: Balancing Risks and Benefits with Insights into Gut-Derived Nisin-like Lantibiotics.
Preservatives in food play a crucial role in maintaining food safety and extending shelf life by inhibiting microbial growth, preventing...
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Jul 27, 20243 min read


Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA): A Key Mediator in Lifestyle and Cellular Health
Modern living exposes us to chronic stress, poor sleep, processed foods, inactivity, toxins, and circadian disruption. Over time, these lifestyle factors increase inflammation, weaken immunity, and interfere with the nervous system leading to pain, fatigue, gut issues, mood instability and chronic disease risk. PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide) is one of the body’s natural defence molecules designed to buffer these stressors. But when stress becomes chronic, PEA levels become depl
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Jul 25, 20244 min read


The Sensory-Friendly Plate: Solving Common Nutrition Struggles in ASD & ADHD
Cultivating a positive and safe environment at mealtimes helps children with ASD & ADHD explore new textures and flavours. Navigating the complexities of neurodivergence often feels like an uphill battle against sensory overload, executive dysfunction, and restrictive eating patterns. Whether you are managing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, or both, the struggle to maintain a balanced diet while dealing with burnout is a common reality that many face alone. If ignored,
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Jul 24, 20244 min read


Supporting the Gallbladder for Effective Detoxification and Digestive Health
Gallbladder Health, Detoxification, and Bile Flow: Nutritional Support Learn how bile flow, detoxification pathways, and nutrient status influence gallbladder health. Discover evidence-based strategies to support digestion, prevent gallstones, and optimise liver function. Q1. Why is the gallbladder so important for detoxification and digestion? The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile, a fluid produced by the liver that helps break down fats, eliminate cholesterol, excret
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Jul 23, 20244 min read


Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) & SCFAs: How Breast Milk Shapes Gut Health
The powerhouse of immunity: HMOs act as the primary fuel for beneficial gut bacteria. The Role of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) and Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) in Gut Health and Overall Wellbein g Expert insights from FerFit Dietetics & Nutrition, Melbourne Discover how HMOs and short-chain fatty acids support infant and adult gut health. Learn how breast milk components impact immunity, digestion, and long-term wellbeing. Evidence-based insights from a Melbourne die
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Jul 21, 20244 min read
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