Zinc is needed in more than 200 enzymes and involved in more bodily functions then any other mineral (apart from magnesium). Zinc takes part in many metabolic processes related to the immune system, keeping cell membranes stable, forming new bone, night vision and tissue growth (Wright, and Lenard, 2001). Zinc is also an essential cofactor […]
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A saturated fat is composed of saturated fatty acids where a linear arrangement of carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached at each of the four points available on the carbon atoms. Saturated fats are mainly from animal sources and generally considered not to be healthy as they increase cholesterol levels, leading to heightened risk of
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Iron is one of the key minerals that our bodies need. This article will give you an overview of the key information that you need to know. Is Iron Important? Iron is the carrier of oxygen in the blood, via haemoglobin, to the tissues of the body (Mann & Truswell, 2020). Haemoglobin is a complex
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By downloading my free 3-day meal plan, you’re about to learn how to make delicious, nutritious meals that will help you to cut through the overwhelm of health advice and get a taste of what simple, healthy nutrition can do for your health (and your wallet). Nutrition can be a minefield and you’ve probably been
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The world of evidence based nutrition is underpinned by research. But this doesn’t mean that all research is created equal. There are many factors that influence the reliability and authenticity of a research paper. In this article we expel some of the key myths. It’s published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ); therefore it
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Ever had the situation where you say you’re tired for example, and someone suggests you need to eat more iron rich foods? Sadly it’s just not that easy. This article will run through some examples of why we can’t simply judge foods on an isolated nutrient. Historically, meat (especially processed meat) was identified as
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Gut health is often underrated, but it’s extremely important. An unhealthy gut can compromise so many other areas of our life, from our skin, to bowel habits to our moods. These are just some of the reasons that my focus is on gut health. Throughout my practise I take a holistic approach. This allows us
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Managing weight loss can be challenging, especially with the alarming statistics on overweight and obesity in England, as indicated by the Health Survey For England (2019). Amidst the flood of complex and contradicting diet plans in the market, achieving sustainable weight loss seems like a distant goal. However, the fundamental principle remains simple – creating
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Every day, we have to eat food. It’s essential to our bodily functioning. What we put into our bodies, is another thing altogether. Why we put what we do is another thing too. But, all this is wrapped up in our food identities. Like any identity – it’s shaped by many influences that we have
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