Remember when your grandparents or parents would tell you that to be healthy you should eat vegetables and fruits with all the colours of the rainbow? Well, it’s not just about eating foods for their pretty colours, there is actually a scientific reason why a rainbow...
Home fermentation has been around for centuries in many cultures throughout history. It was a way of preserving plant foods from surplus produce long before refrigeration was invented. It was only later that researchers began to discover that fermented foods have so...
Remember that old saying- “You are what you eat”? Well, there is some truth in this saying. Which is why there is also so much research and many books that have been written about the importance of diet, the foods we eat and how they can have an impact on how good we...
At AGM Foods we are always on the lookout for high nutrient superfoods to use in our product formulations. In this blog we are shining the spotlight on organic hemp seeds and organic hemp protein (made from organic hemp seeds), which feature in our Grainfields Organic...
Some cholesterol is needed for our bodies to function as it helps make cell membranes, hormones, and vitamin D. The cholesterol in our blood comes from two sources, the foods we eat and from our liver, which produces cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy fat like...
We all want to look and feel our best, especially during the festive season! A healthy gut is the key! There is a strong link between the gut microbiome and many areas of our health, how we feel and especially our appearance. So, if our digestive system is imbalanced,...
Inflammation in the body may not always be the cause of chronic diseases, however it is related to an increased risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, stroke, and many cancers. A ten-week Stanford University School of Medicine study conducted by Dr Christopher Gardener...
Everyone loves a holiday! But can you still eat healthily when you are travelling? The answer is - Yes! Plane foods and fast foods on the highway are often processed, high in fat or sugar and not necessarily health promoting. So, prepare yourself for success. Plane,...
Plant-based foods contain many of the essential nutrients we need for our bodies to function. However, many plant-based foods also contain various anti-nutritional substances. The most common anti nutrients are: Phytates (Phytic acid) - A substance plants use to...
Who doesn't love the Easter holidays! But Easter is not without its challenges to our health and lifestyle choices. Easter often means family gatherings or parties with oodles of temptingly rich foods, alcoholic drinks and let’s not forget eating vast amounts of...
What is protein? Why do we need it? Where do we get it from? Protein is an essential macro nutrient found in food. The human body needs protein for every day functioning of the cells and organs, to make hormones, enzymes and other body chemicals, plus build and repair...
Do you want to feel great and have more energy to enjoy the festive season with your family and friends? Be stronger and healthier than ever before? Look in the mirror and be happy with what you see there? If the answer is yes, set yourself up ahead of the festive...