Phytochemicals

Vision deteriorates over your life course and while some changes can be rectified by wearing eye glasses, other changes cannot. Is there anything you can do to protect your vision? “You don’t know what you’ve have until it’s gone”.

Hundreds of years ago cocoa was imbibed as a nourishing beverage and later, as chocolate, became a luxury drink. Some research suggests chocolate may be associated with health benefits. But will eating chocolate improve your health?

Broccoli is a popular vegetable belonging to the cabbage family and provides an array of essential nutrients which may offer protection against some forms of cancer. However, some research suggests a darker side to this cruciferous vegetable.

Tea and coffee are popular beverages consumed worldwide for a variety of traditional and contemporary reasons. In recent years association with beneficial and adverse health effects have been identified. Which is best for you?

There are thousands of food additives available and many, but not all, have been approved for use in food preparation and preservation. While offering a variety of benefits, what are the health costs associated with some food additives?