by Bev Walton | Apr 5, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
Published April 5, 2021 Following a vegan diet is an expression of real commitment to animal and environmental welfare – but it is a lifestyle that comes with some challenges. These include not just sourcing truly vegan food in a meat-eating world, but also...
by Bev Walton | Mar 29, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
Published March 29, 2021 We’ve all seen them, those ads that lurk in various corners of the internet promising lustrous locks and shiny curls if you only take this or that hair supplement. Generations of men worried about their receding hairlines have been the...
by Bev Walton | Mar 25, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
Published March 25, 2021 Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a regular source of discomfort and misery for many. This chronic condition can cause such unpleasant symptoms as bloating, constipation and diarrhea. And unfortunately, there is no cure – in medical...
by Bev Walton | Mar 18, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
Published March 18, 2021 The word ‘vitamin’ is a pretty familiar one – we’ve all heard it many times. But what actually are they? The answer is a surprisingly interesting one: they are ‘essential micronutrients’ – that is to say, organic molecules that our...
by Bev Walton | Mar 9, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
Published Mar 9, 2021 What are the best vitamins and minerals to take while pregnant – and why? Find out how to make sure your baby gets the best possible start in life. Pregnancy is where it all begins. Every one of us began as a cluster of reduplicating cells...
by Bev Walton | Feb 5, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
Published Feb 5, 2021 Vitamin D’s important role in maintaining health includes the promotion of muscle growth according to a recent study. There are 13 vitamins in total, each with an important role to play in keeping us healthy. But vitamin D stands out as the only...