Tannins are water-soluble polyphenols found widely in plants, except algae, fungi, and mosses. They bind to proteins, affecting food nutrition and digestibility—particularly in animals—and add an astringent taste. Tannins also…

Salicylates are chemicals found naturally in fruits and vegetables and are a major ingredient in aspirin and other pain-relieving medications as well as in many common health and beauty and…

Many synthetic food additives are now derived from petroleum or crude oil such as Tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), also known as INS 319, is an aromatic organic compound which is a…

Vegetables of the nightshade family contain cholinesterase inhibiting glycoalkaloids and steroid alkaloids. Plants produce these alkaloids as a defence against pathogens and pest. Some people develop an intolerance to these…

Nitrates (and their precursors nitrites) are both naturally occurring substances and are produced by living cells. They’re involved in many important chemical reactions in the body. In themselves, they are…

It is important to address the acid/alkaline balance in the body. An acidic environment causes inflammation and allows bacteria and other microbes, including parasites, to flourish. High acidity in the…

The United Kingdom government, above most other countries in the world, are allowing the cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical industries to add harmful synthetic chemicals to their products. The unwitting general…

Excitotoxins are formed due to too much glutamic acid which is necessary in small amounts but toxic when present in high amounts. Combine the glutamate amino acid with sodium and…

Lectin is a type of glycoprotein found in many plant foods. Seeds of the grasses such as rice, rye, spelt and wheat have exceptionally high levels of this defensive glycoprotein.…

Although wheat is a highly nutritious grain, many people do not realise that they are sensitive to its gluten content and could be suffering from non-coeliac gluten sensitivity or the…