Nutrition News and Products

Disrupted Sleep Patterns Increase Risk of Diabetes and Obesity

An article published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, has shown that researchers discovered that when exposed to prolonged sleep restriction – alongside disruptions to their circadian patterns – people experienced a decrease in their resting metabolic rate and an increase in their plasma glucose concentrations after a meal. This was caused by their bodies not being able to secrete enough pancreatic insulin. They concluded that for people who experience these kinds of conditions e.g shift workers, this pattern of disrupted sleep could increase the risk of diabetes and obesity.

Manuka Honey

Manuka honey is renowned for its’ natural antibacterial, antioxidant, healing and immune-boosting properties. To enjoy these health benefits, it is best to look for genuine certified organic, raw, unpasterised manuka honey, taken directly from the beekeeper’s own hives that have proven bioactive properties.

www.wildhoney.co.nz

Juna

Juna is a range of natural fruit drinks that include flavours all the way from the South American Andes; Lulo, Guanaban and Mora. They state that their drinks are rich in vitamins, protein and fibre and are free of any artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives.

www.junafruits.com

Unsure what to do with Wheatgrass or Maca Powder?

Have you seen these ingredients and are unsure how you would fit them into your diet? Naturya, who provide organic and natural nutrient-rich products such as wheatgrass powder, or cocoa nibs, has just updated its’ website to include great recipes that show you how to enjoy these unusual ingredients.

www.naturya.com