Satiety
Satiety refers to the state of being full or completely gratified after eating. This can happen to or beyond the point of "satisfaction", a state which, by contrast, is up to the eater to...
Satiety refers to the state of being full or completely gratified after eating. This can happen to or beyond the point of "satisfaction", a state which, by contrast, is up to the eater to...
Saturated Fat
Saturated fat differs chemically from unsaturated fat in the way its carbon and hydrogen atoms are arranged. Basically, unsaturated fats can absorb hydrogen, whereas saturated fats cannot....
Saturated fat differs chemically from unsaturated fat in the way its carbon and hydrogen atoms are arranged. Basically, unsaturated fats can absorb hydrogen, whereas saturated fats cannot....
Sea salt
Obtained by evaporating seawater, sea salt is used in cooking and cosmetics. It is historically called bay salt and is high in mineral content giving sea salt a different taste from table...
Obtained by evaporating seawater, sea salt is used in cooking and cosmetics. It is historically called bay salt and is high in mineral content giving sea salt a different taste from table...
Selenium
Selenium is a trace mineral that is often regarded as an anti-oxidant. This reputation comes from its role in the formation of the endogenous anti-oxidant Glutathione. Soils in Australia...
Selenium is a trace mineral that is often regarded as an anti-oxidant. This reputation comes from its role in the formation of the endogenous anti-oxidant Glutathione. Soils in Australia...
Serine
Helping lessen symptoms associated with the debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome, L-serine ensure good iron absorption from the diet thereby preventing anaemia and tiredness.
Helping lessen symptoms associated with the debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome, L-serine ensure good iron absorption from the diet thereby preventing anaemia and tiredness.
Simple Carbohydrates
Simple carbohydrates are monosaccharides and disaccharides, occurring naturally in fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Some examples of simple carbohydrates are glucose, galactose, and...
Simple carbohydrates are monosaccharides and disaccharides, occurring naturally in fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Some examples of simple carbohydrates are glucose, galactose, and...
Soy Protein Isolate
At 90% protein (based on dry weight), Soy Protein Isolate is the most concentrated form of soy protein. Aussie Bodies soy protein is manufactured using water to extract sugar from soy...
At 90% protein (based on dry weight), Soy Protein Isolate is the most concentrated form of soy protein. Aussie Bodies soy protein is manufactured using water to extract sugar from soy...
SPI
See Soy Protein Isolate
See Soy Protein Isolate
Splenda®
Splenda® is the only low calorie, great tasting sweetener made from sugar and is the brand name for the sweetening ingredient Sucralose. Sucralose has no calories and tastes like sugar but...
Splenda® is the only low calorie, great tasting sweetener made from sugar and is the brand name for the sweetening ingredient Sucralose. Sucralose has no calories and tastes like sugar but...
Starch
Starch consists of many glucose monosaccharides bound together. They are very long, from several hundred to several thousand glucose sub-units in length. Starches are insoluble in water...
Starch consists of many glucose monosaccharides bound together. They are very long, from several hundred to several thousand glucose sub-units in length. Starches are insoluble in water...
Steroids
See Anabolic Steroids.
See Anabolic Steroids.
Sterols
Sterols are naturally occurring compounds found in small amounts in most plant foods such as nuts, seeds, whole grains and legumes. The highest sterol concentrations are found in vegetable...
Sterols are naturally occurring compounds found in small amounts in most plant foods such as nuts, seeds, whole grains and legumes. The highest sterol concentrations are found in vegetable...
Sucralose
See Splenda®
See Splenda®
Sugar alcohols
Sugar alcohols are chemically known as polyols. A polyol is a form of carbohydrate that has a hydrogen atom added to its molecular structure, creating an organic hydroxyl group. This is a...
Sugar alcohols are chemically known as polyols. A polyol is a form of carbohydrate that has a hydrogen atom added to its molecular structure, creating an organic hydroxyl group. This is a...
Sugars
All carbohydrates are built from saccharide sub-units. The smallest of these chains containing three or fewer saccharide units are generally classified as sugars. Glucose, galactose, and...
All carbohydrates are built from saccharide sub-units. The smallest of these chains containing three or fewer saccharide units are generally classified as sugars. Glucose, galactose, and...
Sulphites
Sulphites are compounds that occur natually in wine and are commonly used in foods as perservatives, to arrest fermentation or prevent spoilage and oxidation. They come in various forms...
Sulphites are compounds that occur natually in wine and are commonly used in foods as perservatives, to arrest fermentation or prevent spoilage and oxidation. They come in various forms...
Sustainable
Able to be maintained at a particular level without exploiting, depleting or destroying natural resources and therefore the ecological balance of an area. Sustainability is also about...
Able to be maintained at a particular level without exploiting, depleting or destroying natural resources and therefore the ecological balance of an area. Sustainability is also about...
Syndrome X
Syndrome X refers to a group of health problems that can co-exist which include insulin resistance (the inability to properly metabolise dietary carbohydrates and sugars), abnormal blood...
Syndrome X refers to a group of health problems that can co-exist which include insulin resistance (the inability to properly metabolise dietary carbohydrates and sugars), abnormal blood...
Synthetic
Artificially made product or entity.
Artificially made product or entity.
Tamari
Produced mainly in Japan, Tamari is a type of soy sauce that is darker in appearance and richer in flavour than regular varieties. It contains little or no wheat, and is therefore a popular...
Produced mainly in Japan, Tamari is a type of soy sauce that is darker in appearance and richer in flavour than regular varieties. It contains little or no wheat, and is therefore a popular...
Taurine
Taurine is one of the most abundant amino acids in the body. It is found in the central nervous system, skeletal muscle and is highly concentrated in the brain and heart. It is synthesised...
Taurine is one of the most abundant amino acids in the body. It is found in the central nervous system, skeletal muscle and is highly concentrated in the brain and heart. It is synthesised...
Testosterone
Testosterone is an androgen, or sex hormone, that predominates in the male and is responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics and muscle growth. Anabolic steroids...
Testosterone is an androgen, or sex hormone, that predominates in the male and is responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics and muscle growth. Anabolic steroids...
Theanine
Theanine is an amino acid found almost exclusively in tea which has historically been used as a relaxing agent. Research conducted by Oxford University suggests that L-theanine is...
Theanine is an amino acid found almost exclusively in tea which has historically been used as a relaxing agent. Research conducted by Oxford University suggests that L-theanine is...
Thermogenesis
Thermogenic processes relate to the body generating heat or energy as a result of increasing metabolic rate that is above normal. Thermogenic properties are welcomed in weight loss formulas...
Thermogenic processes relate to the body generating heat or energy as a result of increasing metabolic rate that is above normal. Thermogenic properties are welcomed in weight loss formulas...
Thiamine
A member of the B-complex family, thiamine is known as B1 because it was the first B vitamin discovered. The body can only store limited amounts of thiamine and it must be obtained...
A member of the B-complex family, thiamine is known as B1 because it was the first B vitamin discovered. The body can only store limited amounts of thiamine and it must be obtained...
Thickener
Thickeners in food thicken soups, pasta, sauces, toppings and custards, to give a smooth uniform texture. They act in similar function to cornflower or arrowroot and include a number of...
Thickeners in food thicken soups, pasta, sauces, toppings and custards, to give a smooth uniform texture. They act in similar function to cornflower or arrowroot and include a number of...
Trans-Fatty Acids
Trans-Fatty Acids, or TFAs, are dietary fats chemically altered via a process of partial hydrogenation, resulting in a substance shown to complicate the metabolism. Hydrogenated fats are...
Trans-Fatty Acids, or TFAs, are dietary fats chemically altered via a process of partial hydrogenation, resulting in a substance shown to complicate the metabolism. Hydrogenated fats are...
Tribulis Terrestris
Tribulis Terrestris is a natural herb which has been shown to improve the conditions which allow for healthier testosterone production, strengthening the reproductive system, toning the...
Tribulis Terrestris is a natural herb which has been shown to improve the conditions which allow for healthier testosterone production, strengthening the reproductive system, toning the...
Triglycerides
Triglycerides are the most common form of fat, so called due to the constituent bonding of three fatty acids and glycerol. Triglycerides are found in most fat-bearing foods. It is normal...
Triglycerides are the most common form of fat, so called due to the constituent bonding of three fatty acids and glycerol. Triglycerides are found in most fat-bearing foods. It is normal...
Tryptophan
A dietary essential amino acid (occurring in proteins), tryptophan is necessary for optimal growth and normal metabolism. It is also a precursor for niacin.
A dietary essential amino acid (occurring in proteins), tryptophan is necessary for optimal growth and normal metabolism. It is also a precursor for niacin.
Tumour
One of the cardinal signs of inflammation, tumours are morbid enlargements, or new tissue growths in which cell multiplication is uncontrolled and progressive. They are also called...
One of the cardinal signs of inflammation, tumours are morbid enlargements, or new tissue growths in which cell multiplication is uncontrolled and progressive. They are also called...
Tyrosine
L-Tyrosine is one of the compounds forming a group of neurotransmitters known as catecholamines. These compounds have varied functions within the body, including stimulating lipolysis (fat...
L-Tyrosine is one of the compounds forming a group of neurotransmitters known as catecholamines. These compounds have varied functions within the body, including stimulating lipolysis (fat...
Ulcerative colitis
Also called 'colitis', ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel condition (IBD) confined to the inner lining of the large intestine and rectum. Symptoms vary from pain and discomfort,...
Also called 'colitis', ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel condition (IBD) confined to the inner lining of the large intestine and rectum. Symptoms vary from pain and discomfort,...
Undenatured
Undenatured is a term used to describe protein that has not undergone processing techniques (such as high temperatures or ion exchange) that cause a change to the molecular structure of...
Undenatured is a term used to describe protein that has not undergone processing techniques (such as high temperatures or ion exchange) that cause a change to the molecular structure of...
Urticaria
Also known as hives, urticaria is a skin rash usually occurring as an allergic reaction that is marked by itching, and small pale or red swellings. It can last several hours up to several...
Also known as hives, urticaria is a skin rash usually occurring as an allergic reaction that is marked by itching, and small pale or red swellings. It can last several hours up to several...
Valine
Valine is an essential amino-acid which must be ingested, because it is not synthesised within the body. Proteins are the best source of Valine and it is required for the metabolism, repair...
Valine is an essential amino-acid which must be ingested, because it is not synthesised within the body. Proteins are the best source of Valine and it is required for the metabolism, repair...
Vata
A constitutional type within the Ayervedic philosophy. People with a Vata constitution tend to become cold easily and are often have dry skin and lack internal lubrication. They are very...
A constitutional type within the Ayervedic philosophy. People with a Vata constitution tend to become cold easily and are often have dry skin and lack internal lubrication. They are very...
Vegan
A vegetarian who eats plant products only, excluding all flesh foods and animal products such as milk and eggs. Also does not approve of using products derived from animals such as fur or...
A vegetarian who eats plant products only, excluding all flesh foods and animal products such as milk and eggs. Also does not approve of using products derived from animals such as fur or...
Vegetarian
A person who does not eat any flesh foods (meat or fish). May sometimes eat animal products such as cheese and eggs.
A person who does not eat any flesh foods (meat or fish). May sometimes eat animal products such as cheese and eggs.
Vitamin A
Occurs as retinol and beta-carotene. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be stored in the body for short periods (as a retinoid), depending on conditions of stress and other...
Occurs as retinol and beta-carotene. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be stored in the body for short periods (as a retinoid), depending on conditions of stress and other...
Vitamin B1
A member of the B-complex family, thiamine is known as B1 because it was the first B vitamin discovered. The body can only store limited amounts of thiamine and it must be obtained...
A member of the B-complex family, thiamine is known as B1 because it was the first B vitamin discovered. The body can only store limited amounts of thiamine and it must be obtained...
Vitamin B12
Also called Cyanocobalamin, vitamin B12 was the last vitamin to be discovered. It is the only B vitamin the body stores in large amounts, mostly in the liver. What it does: Vitamin B12...
Also called Cyanocobalamin, vitamin B12 was the last vitamin to be discovered. It is the only B vitamin the body stores in large amounts, mostly in the liver. What it does: Vitamin B12...
Vitamin B2
Riboflavin is a water soluble vitamin found naturally in many foods but is also added to fortified breads and cereals. What it does: Involved in transforming protein, fats and...
Riboflavin is a water soluble vitamin found naturally in many foods but is also added to fortified breads and cereals. What it does: Involved in transforming protein, fats and...
Vitamin B3
Niacin – also known as nicotinic acid has been in the limelight as a potent cholesterol lowering agent. The form that is used in the body is niacinamide or nicotinamide. In some countries...
Niacin – also known as nicotinic acid has been in the limelight as a potent cholesterol lowering agent. The form that is used in the body is niacinamide or nicotinamide. In some countries...
Vitamin B5
Pantothenic acid or vitamin B5 is found in every living cell of the body (panto meaning everywhere) and is required by the body daily. What it does: Essential for proper digestion,...
Pantothenic acid or vitamin B5 is found in every living cell of the body (panto meaning everywhere) and is required by the body daily. What it does: Essential for proper digestion,...
Vitamin B6
Pyroxidine or vitamin B6 is known as the workhorse of nutrients because it is involved in so many bodily processes (performing more than 100 jobs innumerable times a day). Functioning...
Pyroxidine or vitamin B6 is known as the workhorse of nutrients because it is involved in so many bodily processes (performing more than 100 jobs innumerable times a day). Functioning...
Vitamin C
Also called ascorbic acid, vitamin C must be obtained through the diet, because the body cannot produce its own supply. Quickly destroyed by exposure to air and heat, this water-soluble...
Also called ascorbic acid, vitamin C must be obtained through the diet, because the body cannot produce its own supply. Quickly destroyed by exposure to air and heat, this water-soluble...
Vitamin D
Produced naturally by the action of sunlight with the oily substance in the skin, vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin which is best obtained by being outdoors. The darker the skin, the more...
Produced naturally by the action of sunlight with the oily substance in the skin, vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin which is best obtained by being outdoors. The darker the skin, the more...
Vitamin E
A group of eight fat-soluble substances known as tocopherols and tocotrienols of which alpha-tocopherol is the most potent. What it does: Vitamin E can be likened to a safe-guarder...
A group of eight fat-soluble substances known as tocopherols and tocotrienols of which alpha-tocopherol is the most potent. What it does: Vitamin E can be likened to a safe-guarder...
Vitamins
Vitamins are organic substances necessary for life. They regulate bodily functions and metabolism through enzyme systems. Most cannot be synthesised by our bodies and therefore must be...
Vitamins are organic substances necessary for life. They regulate bodily functions and metabolism through enzyme systems. Most cannot be synthesised by our bodies and therefore must be...
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