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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 […]

In a previous post, we have given you information on the difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. We now want to go into a bit more detail for each vitamin and explain what each vitamin does, the food sources and how much you need. First up is Vitamin A. 🔍 What is the function of Vitamin […]

In our The Facts About Micronutrients post we explained the difference and role of the two micronutrients vitamins and minerals. We now wanted to zone in on vitamins and why they are so important. There are 13 essential vitamins, A, C, D, E, K, and 8 B vitamins. Vitamins are divided into two groups: fat […]

Over the last few weeks, we have compiled a series of posts about macronutrients, including carbohydrates, protein and fats. We now want to focus on the micronutrients; vitamins and minerals. 👀 What are they?Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts. However, their impact on a body’s health is critical, and […]

In our previous post about cholesterol, we talked about the fact that cholesterol is not the demon we have been led to believe it is. The body tightly regulates the amount of cholesterol in our blood by controlling its internal production; when cholesterol intake in the diet goes down, the body makes more cholesterol, and […]

You have probably heard that trans fats are the worst type of fat. In fact, the UK Government has urged food companies to cut down on the levels of trans fats in products, but an outright ban has yet to be enforced. Meaning that a number of foods still contain them. Here is some information […]

A few weeks ago we set you a challenge of trying one new vegetable. This week it is the turn of fruit 🍌 Why are fruits so important? ✅ Excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals✅ High in fibre✅ Provide a wide range of health-boosting antioxidants, including flavonoids✅ Source of water for hydration 🔄 Having a variety, is key! Different types […]