If you’re thinking about making a big change to your diet, whether to lose weight, get more healthy, or do your bit for the environment, it’s a good idea to speak to your GP first. Cutting out whole food groups might mean that you don’t get enough vital nutrients, including zinc. Read on to find…

What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a vital nutrient that our bodies can generate through sun exposure. Because the sun isn’t very strong in the UK during the autumn and winter, the current guidance from the NHS is that Brits should consider taking vitamin D supplements during these months. This includes pregnant women. In…

We all know a healthy lifestyle incorporates a balanced and nutritious diet, exercise, and plenty of vitamin D. During the spring, summer, and early autumn we should be able to get all the vitamin D we need from sunlight. Outside of these months, the NHS recommends taking supplements. If you’ve recently shopped for vitamin D…

During your teenage years, it’s vital that your growing and changing body has all the nutrients it needs. Not getting enough nutrients through your diet may get in the way of normal, healthy development. If you’re not sure how to get enough vitamins, or know a teenager that could do with some help, a good…

Between work, household chores, hobbies and socialising, our daily routine can be exhausting. For women there can be the additional physical stresses of period pain, PMT or menopause symptoms, not to mention night feeds for new mums. If you often find yourself yawning your way through the day, there are some simple things you can…

Do you get enough vitamin C and do you know why it’s an important vitamin? Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient that our bodies need to stay healthy. The main benefits are that it helps to protect the cells, and that it maintains the health of the skin, bones, cartilage and blood…