The Benefits of Citrus FruitWhen people think of the health benefits of citrus fruit, most concentrate on its high vitamin C content, but there is so much more to citrus than vitamin C. Good Source of Fibre An average sized orange contains around 2.3 grams of fibre, of which 50% is soluble. Not only does this help lower cholesterol levels, it also makes it a great food for dieting, as you feel full for longer. Keeping our cholesterol levels in check obviously reduces our risk heart disease. Vitamin C Vitamin C is vita...
3 Reasons to Consume Folic AcidFolate, and its synthetic counterpart folic acid, are also known as vitamin B9. This vitamin is essential for forming and repairing our DNA and producing red blood cells. Not getting enough folic acid in our diets can lead to a deficiency in a few short weeks. Folic acid can be taken as a supplement and it’s found in a wide range of foods. It can be found in the following foods: – Leafy greens – such as broccoli, spinach and lettuce Fruits – such as bananas, lemons and melons Vegetable...
How Much Water Should We Drink?The amount of water each person should drink a day varies enormously. Everyone has different requirements. Variables such as climate, health and exercise need to be factored into water requirements and, even then, there’s no set amount. The important thing to remember is that when you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. What’s Right for You? There are many factors to consider when deciding how much fluid is right for your body. Is it an exceptionally hot day? Are you planning on running a ...
Do we need less sleep as we get older?Feeling tired? As we age we see changes in our physical appearance and our sleep patterns. Many older people find it more difficult to fall asleep and often wake in the early hours, finding it difficult to return to sleep. The National Sleep Foundation firmly believes that our need for sleep doesn’t lessen as we get older. Study Results Research from the National Sleep Foundation has shown that we need the same amount of sleep throughout our adult lives. The Foundation’s studies have demon...
Blood Sugar and Burning FatFirst of all, let’s discuss exactly what insulin is and its function in our bodies. Insulin is a hormone which is manufactured and released into our bloodstream by the pancreas. When we eat, our food is broken down into the following nutrients which then enter our bloodstream: – Protein to amino acids Dietary fats to fatty acids Carbohydrates to glucose When we eat, the pancreas releases insulin which directs the nutrients from the bloodstream to muscle and fat cells. As the nutrients are a...
4 Reasons to Go for a Walk…I love going for a walk, do you? Walking is a simple but effective form of exercise which costs absolutely nothing. You don’t need special equipment, gym fees or fancy gear to go for a walk. All you need is comfortable footwear and a bottle of water to enjoy the many benefits which walking regularly will bring. Walking Reduces Stress and Lifts Your Mood There have been many studies that show walking regularly reduces stress and makes us happier. Reducing stress helps our health on so ...
Digestive Health as we Get OlderEveryone experiences digestive problems at some time in their lives but, as we get older, these problems can become a daily occurrence. Digestive issues such as constipation, diarrhoea, bloating and acid reflux can make life miserable on a daily basis. Why Does Our Digestive Health Deteriorate with Age? As we age, our digestive tract, like many other bodily functions, just doesn’t work as well as it used to. We produce less gastric, pancreatic and other digestive secretions and that, together...
Nutrients for EnergyWe all have busy and sometimes stressful lives which require energy to live successfully. Exercise, quality sleep, a balanced lifestyle, together with nutritious food will help give us the energy we need to fulfil our hopes and dreams. Eating nutrient dense foods, rather than empty calories obtained at the donut shop, is definitely the way to go. Forget diets which leave you feeling hungry and lethargic, enjoy a balanced diet, full of fresh, whole foods. Everyone of us needs water, carbohy...
Why do we need Phosphorus?What is Phosphorus? Phosphorus is an exceptionally important mineral which is barely mentioned, when compared with other minerals that we need to survive. The most prolific mineral in our bodies is calcium, with phosphorus coming a close second. Phosphorus makes up 1% of an adult’s body. Phosphorus and calcium work closely together, making strong teeth and bones. Nearly 85% of our body’s phosphorus is found in our bones and teeth, with smaller amounts found in cells and tissue. Phosphorus ...
3 Benefits of NiacinI’m sure you have heard of Niacin, but what is it? Niacin, vitamin B3, is one of the 8 water soluble B vitamins. It’s a very important vitamin, as every part of our body needs it to function efficiently. Being water soluble means that our body can’t store it, it uses what it needs and excretes the rest. Cholesterol and Heart Disease Niacin has been used to correct cholesterol levels since 1955. It was found that niacin not only lowered LDL cholesterol, which is known as the bad cholesterol...
Nutrients for Healthy SkinWho doesn’t want baby soft skin? What you eat and the vitamins you absorb, play a large role in the health of your skin. Foods and supplements containing the following vitamins and minerals will help you on your way to healthy skin. Vitamin C Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. It’s also essential for the synthesis of collagen, which is needed for supple, healthy skin. It can be found in foods such as broccoli, kale, strawberries, peppers, parsley and oranges. Vitamin E Vitamin E is ...
3 Reasons to Use SupplementsMany of us eat healthily, exercise regularly, sleep our required eight hours and try to keep our stress levels down by ‘not stressing the small stuff’ but in today’s world that’s often not enough to regain and maintain optimal health. There are many reasons why we should take supplements but here are the top three. Growing, Storing and Shipping of Fresh Foods If we go back just 50 years and look at farming and fishing methods, we can see how much they have changed. Today’s intensive farming...
Why We Need EFAs…Omega 3 and omega 6 are described as essential fatty acids as the body needs them for a variety of functions and we cannot produce them. Omega 9 is classed as a non-essential fatty acid as our bodies can produce it. When it comes to consuming omega fatty acids, it’s important to get the ratio correct. It’s recommended that we consume at least twice as much omega 3 as omega 6 and 9. Omega 3 Omega 3s are the most important of the omega fatty acids. They are an amazing anti-inflammatory whic...
5 Benefits of Vitamin EWe’ve heard of Vitamin E but what is it? Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin which can be found in high quantities the following foods or it can be taken as an oral supplement: – Almonds Spinach Sweet potato Avocado Wheatgerm Sunflower seeds Palm oil Butternut Trout Olive oil Fights Free Radicals Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant which helps prevent free radical damage to cell membranes in the body. Free radicals unfortunately play a front-line role when it comes to diseases such as cance...
SOIL – NUTRIENT DEPLETION(Sugar beet crop – lack of boron in the soil) The human race has lived off the land for millennia. Good quality soil is vital to our continued existence. Around 1500 BC, this Sanskrit text was written, “Upon this handful of soil our survival depends. Husband it and it will grow our food, our fuel and our shelter and surround us with beauty. Abuse it and the soil will collapse and die, taking humanity with it.” This was written by someone with amazing foresight. Soil Erosion and Soil Degradati...
NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES LEADING TO A RETURN OF VICTORIAN DISEASESVictorian diseases are rearing their ugly heads again. Diseases like cholera, scurvy, scarlet fever, tuberculosis, gout and whooping cough are all reappearing. The medical profession is now predicting the return of rickets, with vitamin D deficiencies being noticed in children. Another alarming fact is that in some parts of London, there is a higher rate of TB then in Iraq and Rwanda. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? There are a variety of reasons. One is the fact that the pathogens that cause these di...
The Benefits of Citrus Fruit
When people think of the health benefits of citrus fruit, most concentrate on its high vitamin C content, but there is so much more to citrus than vitamin C. Good Source of Fibre An average sized orange contains around 2.3 grams of fibre, of which 50% is soluble. Not only does this help lower cholesterol levels, it also makes it a great food for dieting, as you feel full for longer. Keeping our cholesterol levels in check obviously reduces our risk heart disease. Vitamin C Vitamin C is vita...
3 Reasons to Consume Folic Acid
Folate, and its synthetic counterpart folic acid, are also known as vitamin B9. This vitamin is essential for forming and repairing our DNA and producing red blood cells. Not getting enough folic acid in our diets can lead to a deficiency in a few short weeks. Folic acid can be taken as a supplement and it’s found in a wide range of foods. It can be found in the following foods: – Leafy greens – such as broccoli, spinach and lettuce Fruits – such as bananas, lemons and melons Vegetable...
How Much Water Should We Drink?
The amount of water each person should drink a day varies enormously. Everyone has different requirements. Variables such as climate, health and exercise need to be factored into water requirements and, even then, there’s no set amount. The important thing to remember is that when you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. What’s Right for You? There are many factors to consider when deciding how much fluid is right for your body. Is it an exceptionally hot day? Are you planning on running a ...
Do we need less sleep as we get older?
Feeling tired? As we age we see changes in our physical appearance and our sleep patterns. Many older people find it more difficult to fall asleep and often wake in the early hours, finding it difficult to return to sleep. The National Sleep Foundation firmly believes that our need for sleep doesn’t lessen as we get older. Study Results Research from the National Sleep Foundation has shown that we need the same amount of sleep throughout our adult lives. The Foundation’s studies have demon...
Blood Sugar and Burning Fat
First of all, let’s discuss exactly what insulin is and its function in our bodies. Insulin is a hormone which is manufactured and released into our bloodstream by the pancreas. When we eat, our food is broken down into the following nutrients which then enter our bloodstream: – Protein to amino acids Dietary fats to fatty acids Carbohydrates to glucose When we eat, the pancreas releases insulin which directs the nutrients from the bloodstream to muscle and fat cells. As the nutrients are a...
4 Reasons to Go for a Walk…
I love going for a walk, do you? Walking is a simple but effective form of exercise which costs absolutely nothing. You don’t need special equipment, gym fees or fancy gear to go for a walk. All you need is comfortable footwear and a bottle of water to enjoy the many benefits which walking regularly will bring. Walking Reduces Stress and Lifts Your Mood There have been many studies that show walking regularly reduces stress and makes us happier. Reducing stress helps our health on so ...
Digestive Health as we Get Older
Everyone experiences digestive problems at some time in their lives but, as we get older, these problems can become a daily occurrence. Digestive issues such as constipation, diarrhoea, bloating and acid reflux can make life miserable on a daily basis. Why Does Our Digestive Health Deteriorate with Age? As we age, our digestive tract, like many other bodily functions, just doesn’t work as well as it used to. We produce less gastric, pancreatic and other digestive secretions and that, together...
Nutrients for Energy
We all have busy and sometimes stressful lives which require energy to live successfully. Exercise, quality sleep, a balanced lifestyle, together with nutritious food will help give us the energy we need to fulfil our hopes and dreams. Eating nutrient dense foods, rather than empty calories obtained at the donut shop, is definitely the way to go. Forget diets which leave you feeling hungry and lethargic, enjoy a balanced diet, full of fresh, whole foods. Everyone of us needs water, carbohy...
Why do we need Phosphorus?
What is Phosphorus? Phosphorus is an exceptionally important mineral which is barely mentioned, when compared with other minerals that we need to survive. The most prolific mineral in our bodies is calcium, with phosphorus coming a close second. Phosphorus makes up 1% of an adult’s body. Phosphorus and calcium work closely together, making strong teeth and bones. Nearly 85% of our body’s phosphorus is found in our bones and teeth, with smaller amounts found in cells and tissue. Phosphorus ...
3 Benefits of Niacin
I’m sure you have heard of Niacin, but what is it? Niacin, vitamin B3, is one of the 8 water soluble B vitamins. It’s a very important vitamin, as every part of our body needs it to function efficiently. Being water soluble means that our body can’t store it, it uses what it needs and excretes the rest. Cholesterol and Heart Disease Niacin has been used to correct cholesterol levels since 1955. It was found that niacin not only lowered LDL cholesterol, which is known as the bad cholesterol...
Nutrients for Healthy Skin
Who doesn’t want baby soft skin? What you eat and the vitamins you absorb, play a large role in the health of your skin. Foods and supplements containing the following vitamins and minerals will help you on your way to healthy skin. Vitamin C Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. It’s also essential for the synthesis of collagen, which is needed for supple, healthy skin. It can be found in foods such as broccoli, kale, strawberries, peppers, parsley and oranges. Vitamin E Vitamin E is ...
3 Reasons to Use Supplements
Many of us eat healthily, exercise regularly, sleep our required eight hours and try to keep our stress levels down by ‘not stressing the small stuff’ but in today’s world that’s often not enough to regain and maintain optimal health. There are many reasons why we should take supplements but here are the top three. Growing, Storing and Shipping of Fresh Foods If we go back just 50 years and look at farming and fishing methods, we can see how much they have changed. Today’s intensive farming...
Why We Need EFAs…
Omega 3 and omega 6 are described as essential fatty acids as the body needs them for a variety of functions and we cannot produce them. Omega 9 is classed as a non-essential fatty acid as our bodies can produce it. When it comes to consuming omega fatty acids, it’s important to get the ratio correct. It’s recommended that we consume at least twice as much omega 3 as omega 6 and 9. Omega 3 Omega 3s are the most important of the omega fatty acids. They are an amazing anti-inflammatory whic...
5 Benefits of Vitamin E
We’ve heard of Vitamin E but what is it? Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin which can be found in high quantities the following foods or it can be taken as an oral supplement: – Almonds Spinach Sweet potato Avocado Wheatgerm Sunflower seeds Palm oil Butternut Trout Olive oil Fights Free Radicals Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant which helps prevent free radical damage to cell membranes in the body. Free radicals unfortunately play a front-line role when it comes to diseases such as cance...
SOIL – NUTRIENT DEPLETION
(Sugar beet crop – lack of boron in the soil) The human race has lived off the land for millennia. Good quality soil is vital to our continued existence. Around 1500 BC, this Sanskrit text was written, “Upon this handful of soil our survival depends. Husband it and it will grow our food, our fuel and our shelter and surround us with beauty. Abuse it and the soil will collapse and die, taking humanity with it.” This was written by someone with amazing foresight. Soil Erosion and Soil Degradati...
NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES LEADING TO A RETURN OF VICTORIAN DISEASES
Victorian diseases are rearing their ugly heads again. Diseases like cholera, scurvy, scarlet fever, tuberculosis, gout and whooping cough are all reappearing. The medical profession is now predicting the return of rickets, with vitamin D deficiencies being noticed in children. Another alarming fact is that in some parts of London, there is a higher rate of TB then in Iraq and Rwanda. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? There are a variety of reasons. One is the fact that the pathogens that cause these di...
