The 13 Seeds Blog

Turmeric is a herb that is often used for cooking. It is the root of the South Asian plant; the Curcuma Longa, which is not just a kitchen favourite - but can also be an effective treatment for...

Most woman will experience natural menopause between the ages of 45-55 due to the reduced production of hormones that include oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in a woman’s ovaries. These diminishing hormones in the ovaries prevents the growth of...

Ben has changed his opinion over the years. The reason why there was so much controversy in the health community for zero carb drinks being bad for your health was because of aspartame (an artificial sweetener) was found...

While overconsumption of carbohydrates can cause weight gain, the main reason for weight gain is energy imbalance.  Energy imbalance can occur when we eat more energy from foods than use energy through movement (eg. exercise). What’s important to...

Fatigue is one of the most common concerns that people suffer from! Why is it so common? and is there a simple way to overcome fatigue? Our Head Nutritionist Ben discusses some common causes of fatigue and some...

Hemp seed oil contains essential fatty acids that include omega 3, omega 6 and GLA that have a role in regulating inflammation, for this reason hemp seed oil may be beneficial for conditions characterised by inflammation eg. joint...

Ketogenic diets and low carb diets are all the rage these days! You may have read on the internet or heard from a friend that it is the diet of the future… but why are keto and low...