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What’s the difference between vitamin D and vitamin D3
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a number of important roles in the body. It is essential for the proper absorption of calcium and phosphorous, which are necessary for healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin D is also important for the immune system and may play a role in the prevention of certain diseases. It is found in a few foods, but it can also be synthesized by the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight.
How to treat constipation with dietary changes
Constipation – uncomfortable, to say the least. Potentially painful, for sure. You can become constipated for a number of reasons, from a diet devoid of fibre, through to pregnancy, post-surgery or a recognised illness such as IBS. In this fast-paced world, many...
Mushroom and Pepper Casserole
A perfect dish not just for vegetarians but also an excellent choice for those suffering with constipation. Both mushrooms and peppers of all types tend to have a diuretic effect, enabling stools to be loosened and constipation to be relieved. Serves: 4 Prep...
Green Vegetable Frittata
Eggs are a great help to digestive systems that have a tendency towards gas, as they have binding properties and are low in fermentable carbohydrates, thereby preventing irritating your intestines whilst returning your gut balance to a better level. It is still...
Why some people have more gas than others
Gas is one of those things that some people have, and some people hardly ever experience. So why is that? There are several reasons, and not everyone has the same digestive set up, we are all different in terms of what causes gas. The main thing is that if it becomes...
Peppermint and Ginger Tea
Both peppermint and ginger have calming effects on your tummy, and if you have had a bout of diarrhoea, it’s certainly a good choice of beverage. Peppermint is an incredible ingredient to use for many dietary problems and conditions including diarrhoea, IBS, gas,...
Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice
Not only is this a quick and easy meal where you can use leftovers, rice can help ease the pain of headaches by relaxing the blood vessels. This adaptable recipe can be made with any vegetables you want, and even better, kids seem to love it. It means you can feed the...
Symptoms of headaches and what you can do about them
Headaches can be so debilitating, especially the ones that drag on for more than a few hours. There can be lots of reasons for headaches, and symptoms will vary according to which type you have. There are 4 main categories of headache, namely: Migraine Chronic Cluster...
Avocado & Sourdough Toast
Serves 1 Time to prep: 5 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 501kcal Carbs: 37g Protein: 10g Fat: 33g Fibre: 9g Ingredients 1 ripe avocado ½ lemon Big pinch chilli flakes 2 slices sourdough bread Good drizzle extra virgin olive oil Method Cut...
How to Get Omega 3 Without Fish
Talk to a biochemist and they will tell you that omega 3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acid. That means that it is a type of fat with a distinctive chemical structure consisting of double molecular bonds. The name omega 3 refers to the distance between the tail of the...
Cheesy Fish Pie with Kale
Serves 4 Time to cook: prep 10 minutes, cook 45 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 634kcal Carbs: 31g Protein: 42g Fat: 37g Fibre: 4g Ingredients 400g Maris Piper potatoes , cut into chunks 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp flour 400ml whole milk, plus 1 tbsp 1...
What Are Healthy Vitamin D Levels?
Like other vital nutrients, it is important to ensure you get enough vitamin D. Low levels can affect your health and wellbeing in significant ways. But before we discover how and why, we need to answer a more basic question. Just what is vitamin D and why do...
Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato, Courgettes & Feta
Serves 3-4 Time to cook: 25-30 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 496kcal Carbs: 32.9g Protein: 26.3g Fat: 27.4g Fibre: 6.2g Ingredients 4 free-range skin-on chicken thighs, skin slashed 2 medium-large sweet potatoes, cut into wedges (skin on) 3 tbsp olive...
Vitamin B12 Benefits – Are Your B12 Levels Healthy?
Vitamin B12 is a complex and important nutrient. Chemically known as cobalamin, it’s one of the eight known B vitamins, all of which serve similar functions within the human body: they enable the production of enzymes that fuel chemical processes fundamental to life....
Thai Spiced Chicken & Leek Soup
Serves 4 Time to cook: 20 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 379kcal Carbs: 23g Protein: 27.5g Fat: 18.6g Fibre: 4.6g Ingredients 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 4cm piece fresh ginger, grated 1 red chilli, finely chopped, plus extra,...
How Does The Gut Influence Our Mental And Physical Health
Could the gut be the key to understanding our mental health and physical well-being? Is having a “gut feeling” more than just a figure of speech? The gut, also known as the Gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), is responsible for processing food from the moment it enters...
Slow-baked Meatballs
Serves 6 Time to cook: 40 minutes, oven time 90 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 425kcal Carbs: 14.8g Protein: 28.8g Fat: 26.2g Fibre: 2.7g Ingredients For the Meatballs 250g British beef mince 250g outdoor reared pork mince 100g pancetta, finely...
Are Carbs Bad For You?
One of the most common pieces of dietary misinformation is that carbohydrates are bad for you. So are carbs bad for you or not? There’s a lot to unpack around that because it has led millions of people into the wrong idea about what to eat – and why. Today we’re...
Help-yourself Tuna Rice Salad
Serves: 8 Cook time: 30 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 328kcal Carbs: 49g Protein: 14g Fat: 10g Fibre: 2g Ingredients: Approx 900g/2lb cold cooked rice (about 400g/14oz uncooked rice) 400g tuna in springwater 200g frozen petits pois, defrosted 2 red peppers,...
Vitamin D Deficiency Treatment: How Long Does it Take to Feel Better?
Our bodies are very adaptable but optimal health is still a delicate balance which depends on an adequate supply of key nutrients. These include the basic building blocks of our bodies like protein but also the vitamins and minerals which enable so many of the...
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