Adding vegetables into your diet is extremely important. They are incredibly rich in nutrients and antioxidants, which boost your health and help fight off disease. Moreover, due to their low […]
A Simple Guide To Vitamins And Minerals
You may have heard the words vitamins and minerals being used a lot when referring to your diet, but what are they? Vitamins and minerals are two of the main […]
Vitamin D: The key to immunity
What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a number of critical roles in your body. This vitamin is especially important for your immune system, which […]
What really happens when we eat?
It all starts with what you see… The road to digestion all starts with the senses. Firstly, the eyes locate the food and send an electrical impulse to the brain […]
Food intolerances explained
It is important to note that just because the body responds badly to a particular food, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have an allergy. Sometimes, another type of reaction to […]
Food allergies explained
A food allergy is defined as ‘an abnormal response to a food triggered by the body’s immune system’ (British Dietary Association, 2014). In the UK, an estimated 2 million people […]
Tips on healthy eating
In my quest for weight loss and a healthier life, I wanted to conquer the challenge of healthy eating. I have never really been into strict dieting, so I knew that […]