Due to the rise of obesity in the west there are now concerns are about too much 'free' sugar or 'added' sugar present in many processed foods and... More

Carbohydrates provide a source of energy for every single cell in the body and they provide the energy required to ensure the function of every... More

Fats are key components of your cell membranes, protect your nervous system and are a rich source of energy. Some of them can also improve the... More

For healthy bowel function and may protect your heart, arrest the development of diabetes and reduce the risk of certain types of cancer

Fructose is a simple sugar found in fruits and plants

Galactose is a key source of energy and crucial for the formation of complex molecules and may contribute to your gut health

Glucose is used by all our cells to generate energy and reserves of glucose are stored in the body as glycogen

Glutathione may be a very powerful antioxidant that provides protection from cellular stress and many disease states

The glycemic load (GL) is a figure that estimates how much a given food will raise a person's blood glucose level after eating it.

Histamine is released by our cells as a vital part of our immune response and is essential for a number of body systems to work, but its presence in... More

A calorie is the amount of energy (or heat) needed to increase the temperature of one gram of water by 1 degree Celsius.

Lactose is a sugar present in milk which may contribute to the development of our immune system and gut health