Health Topics – Nutrition
Vitamin D – The ‘Sunshine’
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin in a family of compounds that includes vitamins D1, D2, and D3. Your body produces vitamin D naturally when it’s directly...
Nutrition & Heart Health
You don’t have to do a dramatic overhaul to your diet to see improvements in your weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Making small changes can be just as...
6 Reasons why a calorie is not a calorie
Of all the myths surrounding nutrition, the one around calories is one of the most pervasive and most damaging. It’s the notion that calories are the most...
How long do you need to walk to burn off your favourite foods?
Thinking of the calories burned from walking in terms of your favourite foods may help you be realistic with your weight loss goals. While you don’t have to...
Probiotics and Prebiotics
Probiotics and prebiotics are both big topics in nutrition these days. Yet even though they sound similar, the two play different roles in your health....
A Vegetarian Diet
The vegetarian diet has gained popularity in recent years with estimates that vegetarians now account for 18% of the global population. Apart from the...
Food for Mood
HOW FOOD CAN AFFECT YOUR MOOD When you’re feeling down, it can be tempting to turn to food to lift your spirits. However, the sugary, high calorie treats that...
Facts about Water
Water is essential! in your diet. It flushes toxins out of your body (via sweat and urine), it keeps your respiratory system moist and plays a role in EVERY...
Facts About Sports Supplements
Sports supplements represent a multi-million-pound industry. Active adults and athletes are often enticed by effective supplement marketing. The promises of...
Facts About Protein
Protein provides the body with approximately 10 to 15% of its dietary energy and it is the second most abundant compound in the body, following water. A large...
Facts About Minerals
Minerals are important for your body to stay healthy. Your body uses minerals for many different jobs, including keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain...
Facts About Fibre
Getting enough fibre is something people don’t think about all that often. Let’s face it: Most of us haven’t a clue how many grams of fibre we’re taking in on...