In an increasingly busy world, with even busier lifestyles we have meekly reconciled ourselves to reduced immunity, faster ageing and poorer health.

Globally, there has been an increased intake of energy-dense foods that are high in fat, salt and sugars but low in vitamins, minerals and other micronutrients; and a simultaneous decrease in physical activity due to the increasingly sedentary nature of many forms of work, changing modes of transportation, and increasing urbanization.