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 8, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
Published Mar 8, 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 12, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
Published Feb 12, 2021 Just what is lactose and why is avoiding this natural milk sugar sometimes the best thing you can do for your health? When most people think of milk they picture a white liquid in bottles and cartons, ready to pour onto their breakfast cereal or...
by Bev Walton | Feb 12, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
Published Feb 12, 2021 Intolerances to food are a major source of everyday misery for many. Although the exact percentage of the population to suffer from food intolerance is disputed, there’s no doubt that the problem is widespread, and growing. First, a note...
by Bev Walton | Feb 5, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
Published Feb 5, 2021 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 one our bodies can make entirely on their own: it is synthesised in our skins when exposed to sunlight. Foods...
by Bev Walton | Feb 2, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
Published Feb 2, 2021 If healthy living and an active lifestyle is important to you, then you’ll know that diet also plays an important role. Whether you’re working out for weight loss, or to stay or get fit, or you’re simply living your healthiest life, then you need...
