Nutrients

Flour for function This is part of the eternal quest for the perfect functional training treat: a no-crumble, easy-to-eat-without-losing-concentration, super-palatable bite that doesn't cause energy spikes. Not all flours play the same role[1]. Commercial white flours (some with raising agents) [...]

Celeriac and parsnip duo Some nutrients perform better with the right partners, and the way ingredients meet can shape digestibility and nutritional value. This Duo is a simple example of that principle in action — see Friendly Foods for more [...]

Seb's get well beef stew Our friend Seb was in the wars for a while this year. Fortunately, a diagnosis was eventually reached, he went under the knife and now the whole episode is in the rear view mirror. But [...]

Digestibility or bioavailability? Digestibility is the body’s ability to break food down into smaller molecules whereas bioavailability is the fraction of those molecules that are absorbed and utilised by the body. In other words, digestibility indicates the quantity of material [...]

Seed potential: unlocked Seeds are frequently recommended for their health benefits in human nutrition - and they have a role in canine nutrition too. But whole seeds mixed in toppings or sprinkled over our dog’s food (or even our own) [...]

Buckwheat Cultivated for thousands of years across Asia and Eastern Europe, buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is naturally gluten-free and highly digestible compared with many cereals. Rich in complex carbohydrates, protein and dietary fibre, this pseudograin offers steady energy release and provides [...]