What are NRVs and are they important?
The world of supplements is full of complicated terms which isn’t helpful when you just want to buy a good quality supplement and look after your health. NRVs is one area where there’s plenty of confusion so here we explain what they mean, what they relate to, and how you should view them.
Top 6 foods every vegan should eat and why
Want to be a healthy vegan or vegetarian? Make sure these goodies are store-cupboard staples in your diet.
Nutrition for the menopause
The menopause is a natural process, diagnosed when there is an absence of a menstrual period for 12 months and no other biological or physiological cause can be identified. Menopause usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age. The hormonal changes, in particular fluctuations and a decline of the sex hormones progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone, can result in symptoms which can last for several years up to and including the menopause.
Mistakes to avoid on a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Transitioning to a plant-based diet isn’t always easy and the first few weeks can be a minefield deciding what you can eat. There are some potential downfalls of a plant-based diet but providing these are taken into account, a plant-based diet can be healthy, nutritious and delicious.
Magnesium: The Mineral Superhero
We’ve all heard of magnesium but not many people realise just quite how important it is. In fact it is involved in over 300 chemical reactions in the body.
7 foods for vegans to support your Immune system!
Your immune system is one of the most valuable things you have – and it’s not just for warding off the sniffles and sneezes. Your immune system consists of an army of cells that work hard every single day to protect your body from all types of bacterial infections, viruses, food poisoning, autoimmune conditions and even cancer. Immune system warriors need good, regular nourishment and these foods play a vital role in helping our immune system to cope with daily attacks on it.
Should I take a Multi-Vitamin every day?
It is a simple fact that your body needs vitamins and minerals to survive, and a lack of these vitamins and minerals leads to illness and disease.
The question isn’t 'Do I need vitamins and minerals every day?' (you absolutely do), but 'How will I get them into my body every day?' Our bodies need at least 13 vitamins and at least 16 minerals which are essential to our health, and that is a lot of nutrients.
Why is a varied diet so important?
You hear people saying a varied and healthy diet is the best way to support our mind and body, but why is this?
Your body needs a balanced diet in order to work properly. In order to empower our bodily functions with all the nutrients they need, we need to drink enough water and eat enough food from the following four food groups:
- Carbohydrates – primarily for energy
- Fats – help store energy in body
- Protein - help our body heal and repair itself
- Fibre – helps us digest our food
Why is Vitamin D so important?
You will have heard a lot about the importance of Vitamin D, especially for your immune system. There’s good reason for this. Vitamin D is one of the nutrients that adults are most deficient in and as a result, the Government recommends we take a Vitamin D supplement. We know how important Vitamin D is, but what is it good for and how do we get it? Here are a few tips on how to get Vitamin D in your diet and reasons why it is so important.