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What is the effect of stress on the human appetite?

The human nutritional appetite is said to be a multi-factorial physiological and mental phenomenon that regulates hunger and satiety in…

Jul 12, 2021

What is the effect of stress on the human appetite?

Jul 12, 2021

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What's the science behind the emerging phytochemicals, polyphenols, and flavonoids trends?

When it comes to the new trend in polyphenols, flavanols and other phytochemicals, the first thing you should know is that these are not…

Dec 14, 2022

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Dec 14, 2022

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The bread lie: what is the truth behind healthy bread?

Bread is often deemed “bad” and “unhealthy” as it is considered a high glycaemic index simple carbohydrate, which rapidly gives you energy…

Jun 6, 2022

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Jun 6, 2022

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MOOD FOOD- what food is good for your mood?

By Laura Campbell

Dec 23, 2020

MOOD FOOD- what food is good for your mood?

Dec 23, 2020

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What are the key brain chemicals? How can you hack them to get happier?

By Laura Campbell

Jan 8, 2021

How to hack your brain to improve your mood. By Laura Campbell

Jan 8, 2021

What are the benefits for your gut microbiota of gardening?

Our gut microbiota are the layer of friendly bacteria that line our guts. Evidence shows they may help us to reduce excess inflammation and…

Sep 16, 2024

What are the benefits for your gut microbiota of gardening?

Sep 16, 2024

Off milk? Why it’s time to get on it!

Sep 7, 2024

Off milk? Why it’s time to get on it!

Sep 7, 2024

Protein powders; which type and variety is best for you?

Protein powders can help build muscle which can help with athletic performance, blood sugar control, joint and organ health and posture…

Jul 10, 2024

Protein powders; which type and variety is best for you?

Jul 10, 2024

Supplements, medicines and health products can be full of ultra-processed junk too.

Is your medicine or supplement making you unwell? Nutritionist Laurentia Campbell deciphers the good from the bad and tells you to check…

Jun 17, 2024

Supplements, medicines and health products can be full of ultra-processed junk too.

Jun 17, 2024

10 reasons I don’t drink

Jun 13, 2024

10 reasons I don’t drink

Jun 13, 2024

Which chocolate is best for health, taste and the planet?

A nutritionists guide to the evidence-based health benefits of chocolate on people and the planet. Which is the best to buy?

Jun 12, 2024

Which chocolate is best for health, taste and the planet?

Jun 12, 2024

Nootropic Fungi- Does the scientific evidence support the claims?

How do mushrooms Cordyceps, Lions Mare and Reshi affect the brain?

Mar 19, 2024

Mar 19, 2024

Crusts? Why cutting off your crusts wastes a great nutritional resource

By Laurentia Campbell, biomedical scientist, neuroscientist and nutritionist writer.

Mar 14, 2024

Crusts? Why cutting off your crusts wastes a great nutritional resource

Mar 14, 2024

If you want to relax and unwind at the end of a long day- try CBD with L-theanine, not alcohol

By Laurentia Campbell, biomedical scientist, neuroscientist and nutritionist writer.

Mar 13, 2024

Mar 13, 2024

L-theanine; what is it and how does it help your brain?

By Laurentia Campbell, biomedical scientist, neuroscientist and nutritionist writer.

Mar 13, 2024

L-theanine; what is it and how does it help your brain?

Mar 13, 2024

What are sugar alcohols?

By Laurentia Campbell; nutritionist, neuroscientist, biomedical scientist, diet and health writer.

Feb 26, 2024

What are sugar alcohols?

Feb 26, 2024

Battered fish, seafood, beef and chicken- why you are better without batter

When we batter our food we essentially add pancake mix (eggs, refined and processed white flour, salt and milk) deep-fried in vegetable…

Feb 23, 2024

Battered fish, seafood, beef and chicken- why you are better without batter

Feb 23, 2024

Biltong and jerky protein- whats the beef and what to buy

With the benefits of protein well documented, and some chosing to reduce carbohydrate intake for mental and physical health, products such…

Feb 5, 2024

Biltong and jerky protein- whats the beef and what to buy

Feb 5, 2024

FOOD OVERTHINKING- why simple is best

Why did food get so complicated

Feb 4, 2024

Feb 4, 2024

What rice, grains, noodles and pastas taste best and are best for health?

When it comes to our diet, rice, grains, noodles and pasta are a large staple carbohydrate source required for energy for most of us. Yet…

Jan 30, 2024

What rice, grains, noodles and pastas taste best and are best for health?

Jan 30, 2024

Laurentia (Laura)Campbell

Laurentia (Laura)Campbell

Neuroscience, mental health and nutrition academic and writer. Life-experimenter, trying to add value with an insatiable appetite for actioning positive change.

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