The inability to digest lactose (or “milk sugar”) is far more common than a food allergy. Such a reaction may be due to the lack of a particular enzyme needed to digest the lactose. People who are intolerant towards lactose have difficulties in digesting milk and milk products.

Certain foods can produce unpleasant or adverse effects in some people because of an allergy towards a certain food component.

Most of the existing cardiovascular diseases can be modified through lifestyle changes. The two most important elements to obtain a healthier lifestyle are exercise and nutrition.

Most of the existing cardiovascular diseases can be modified through lifestyle changes. The two most important elements to obtain a healthier lifestyle are exercise and nutrition.

The interest in soy originates from geographic epidemiology: the observation that populations consuming a lot of soy, particularly those in eastern Asia, have a significant lower incidence of cancer.

The menopause is often accompanied by a number of complaints: hot flushes, night sweats, a feeling of tiredness, irritability, headaches, etc. These symptoms occur because during the menopause the oestrogen level in the body decreases.

Cognitive functions are those abilities that we use everyday; remembering, reacting, paying attention and recognising people and our environment.

Almost every country mentions a daily requirement for sufficient daily calcium intake for the maintenance of bone health. When consuming soya products as an alternative to cow’s milk products, it is important to choose the calcium-enriched ones.

Renal disease is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Western countries. Dietary changes are fundamental to the management of a large number of chronic nephropaties.

Diabetes is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing world. Individuals with diabetes are at increased risk of developing heart disease, hypertension, nervous system disorders, blindness and kidney dysfunction.