Articles by the team

The War on Supplements: Magnesium, Selenium and Zinc
This article is a review of common mineral supplements and their natural food alternatives, based on peer-reviewed literature. It is…

The Allergies That Affect Women Most: Kitchen, Cleaning Cupboard and Cosmetics
Introduction Allergies are a serious and growing health concern worldwide. The World Allergy Organization’s White Book on Allergy estimates that…

The Ketogenic Diet, Fasting and the Gut: What the Science Actually Says
Introduction Several dietary systems have become widely popular in recent years. The ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting are discussed as…

Physiological Differences Between Men and Women: What Science Documents
Abstract Modern science can now map the genetic and physiological basis of the differences between men and women. These differences…

The Original Human Diet: Fasting, Movement, and the Primacy of Plant-Based Nutrition with Fish
Abstract This article presents a critical examination of modern dietary trends, particularly intermittent fasting, from the perspective of traditional Islamic…

The Nutritional Superiority of Fish: Nature’s True White Meat and a Foundation of Preventive Health
Abstract This article explores the unique and superior nutritional profile of fish, distinguishing it from terrestrial animal meats. We examine…

The Nutritional Powerhouse of Citrus Fruits: A Comprehensive Look at Oranges, Lemons, and Grapefruits
Abstract This article explores the multifaceted nutritional profile of citrus fruits. Moving beyond the common knowledge of their high Vitamin…

Essential Staple Foods: The Complete Biochemical Guide
Essential staple foods work through specific mechanisms — butyrate, molybdenum, the curcumin-piperine synergy. The biochemistry behind eight core food groups.

Cereals: The Intelligent Foundation of Human Nutrition — Traditional Wisdom, Examined with Modern Evidence
Whole grain cereals deliver minerals, fiber and B vitamins that refining strips away — and sourdough fermentation unlocks. The science…

Dried Fruits and Nuts: Nature’s Concentrated Traditional Foods — With Modern
Dates, figs, walnuts and almonds concentrate minerals, pectin fiber and protective fats that no supplement replicates. The biochemistry behind nature’s…

The Medication-Dehydration Trap: How Lack of Water Turns Pills Into Toxins
Taken without enough water, common medications concentrate in the kidneys and gut lining. The biochemistry of why fluid intake changes…

How Much Water Do You Actually Need Daily? The Science of Human Hydration
How much water do you need daily? Not eight glasses — 35 mL per kilo, adjusted for diet, climate, age…