by Laura McDermid | Feb 1, 2023 | Body, Gut Health, Whole Foods
We’ve forgotten how to eat in a way that nourishes our bodies. Let’s look at two reasons why that is. First, junk and processed foods send the body mixed signals, causing us to overeat and become chemically addicted to these foods. Let’s take processed sugar as an... 
by Laura McDermid | Feb 1, 2023 | Body, Gut Health, Whole Foods
You are what you absorb Would you believe that most chronic diseases have their origins in the gut? It would therefore be negligent of me to exclude this topic in light of my obsession with healthy eating.It really is pointless changing your diet before you’ve... 
by Laura McDermid | Feb 1, 2023 | Body, Gut Health
If I was to receive a Rand for each time I’ve heard people telling me that they don’t eat muesli because they need to chew and they don’t have the time, I’d have bought my own island by now! Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth when food is... 
by Laura McDermid | Feb 1, 2023 | Body, Diets & Lifestyles, Gut Health, Nutrient Dense
What is nutrient density? Top Nutrient Dense Food Nutrient Depletion Soil Depletion Seasonality Matters Nutrient-dense foods are real and unprocessed, as opposed to chemically altered, man-made or synthetic ingredients. They provide plenty of vitamins, minerals, fiber... 
by Laura McDermid | Feb 1, 2023 | Body, Gut Health, The Science Behind It All
It has been a while since my last post. A lot has happened, we are still living in challenging times and have had to learn to live with a disease that is not going to go away. Natural immunity remains undoubtedly the best way to defend ourselves against any virus.... 
by Laura McDermid | Feb 1, 2023 | Body, Gut Health, The Science Behind It All
When it comes to body fat, the hormone Insulin is the critical factor. If insulin is up, body fat goes up; if insulin is down, body fat goes down. To complicate matters even further, it is impossible to determine which comes first! As fat cells grow they tend to...