by Carys | Aug 3, 2015 | Healthy Foods, minerals, Vitamins
Did you know that there is no medical or nutritional definition as to what constitutes a superfood? The term is generally used to refer to any food that is high in a wide range of nutrients. Foods as diverse as broccoli, salmon, pumpkin seeds, blueberries, oats,...
by Carys | Jul 9, 2015 | minerals, Vitamins
Amongst the essential nutrients required by the human body, vitamin D is unique. Its the only vitamin that we can synthesise following exposure to sunlight. In the past, a disease called rickets which caused bowed legs in children was common in industrial areas,...
by Carys | Jun 28, 2015 | Healthy Foods, minerals
Everyone knows that milk is a great source of calcium. And we all know that calcium is essential for strong, healthy bones and teeth. But what if you are vegan or lactose intolerant, on a restricted diet that prohibits dairy products, or you just don’t like the...
by Carys | May 28, 2015 | minerals, Vitamins
We all know that vitamin C is important for a healthy diet, and calcium is vital for strong bones, particularly in later life. But there are some vitamins that are particularly crucial for female health, particularly as we get older. Some vitamins and minerals are...
by Carys | May 26, 2015 | Healthy Foods, minerals, Vitamins
Can a high-fat food really be good for you? A while back I looked at some of the health benefits of common varieties of nuts, but soon realised I’d left out some important and tasty varieties. So this is part two of my list of healthy nuts and the benefits they...
by Carys | Apr 22, 2015 | Benefits, Healthy Foods, minerals, Vitamins
A lot of nuts tend to be high in fat and calories, so you may think they’re not the best choice for a healthy diet. But research shows that people who eat nuts tend to have a lower risk of many diseases, from breast cancer to heart disease, than those who...
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