Month: September 2022

Minerals are inorganic elements that come from soil and water and are absorbed by plants or consumed by animals. 1️⃣6️⃣ There are 16 essential minerals, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, iodine, selenium, molybdenum, chromium and fluoride. Minerals play important roles in the body and contribute to overall health by helping […]

People often think that they will be stuck eating bland and boring food to lose weight – think again. Here at the WLA, we have developed meal plans and recipes packed full of delicious ingredients, which are full of flavour and that you will want to eat again and again. Let us know what your […]

At the WLA we use our unique fat loss formula coupled with correct portion sizes, the 80/20 approach, intuitive eating and behaviour change to help you eat foods you enjoy without feeling restricted. 👀 But what is the fat loss formula and what is it based on: 🏛️ The WLA formula is based on UK Government recommendations. […]

We have reached the end of our A-Z of vitamins. The final Vitamin under the microscope is Vitamin K. 🔍 What is the function of Vitamin K?Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that has three forms: Vitamin K1, K2 and K3. Vitamin K is involved in many bodily functions including: 🩸 Helping to form key proteins that […]

We are on a roll with bringing you more information on the different vitamins. Up next is Vitamin E. 🔍 What is the function of Vitamin E?Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in eight different forms; however, of those, our bodies only use α-tocopherol. Vitamin E has a number of important functions including: 🛑 Helping […]

I don’t look at the labels for all foods that I pop into my trolley but I do look at some… These are foods I tend to look at in the pic, also some tinned foods and dairy free milks too. Some foods may seem healthy or be marketed as a “health food” and then […]

The next vitamin in the spotlight is Vitamin D or the sunshine vitamin. 🔍 What is the function of Vitamin D?Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin which acts as a hormone in our bodies, regulating many processes that keep us healthy. Vitamin D has a number of important functions including: 🦴 Helping to balance the levels of […]

The next vitamin in the limelight is Vitamin C. 🔍 What is the function of Vitamin C?Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. This means that it dissolves in water and is delivered to the body’s tissues but is not well stored, so it must be taken daily through food. Vitamin C has several […]

Next up in our A-Z of vitamins are the 8 B vitamins. 🔍 What is the function of the 8 B vitamins? There are eight types of B vitamin, each with its own function: 💪 Thiamin (B1) – helps to convert glucose into energy and has a role in nerve function.👀 Riboflavin (B2) – is involved in energy […]

Are you exercising to lose weight 🚫 or because you can ✅? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Movement looks different for everyone. ⁠⁠⁠⁠🏊🚶🏋️ Some people like to swim, others walk and some enjoy the gym. ⁠⁠⁠⁠😁 Do what you like and remember to move because it makes you feel good. ⁠⁠⁠⁠💪 Move because it releases those endorphins and makes you feel empowered and strong⁠⁠⁠⁠😨 Move your body […]