Calcium, why is it important?
Calcium is one of the essential macrominerals in our body, also known as a mineral that is needed in large amounts for our bodies to function optimally. Macro stems from the word for ‘large’ in Greek. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recognises that calcium contributes to blood, bones, energy production and...
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Inulin – The New Dietary Fibre
Inulin as a Dietary Fibre Inulin has been around for many, many years, particularly in its natural source; the chicory root. Chicory is a blue coloured plant that belongs to the same family as the dandelion, historically used as a food source with medicinal properties in the period of the...
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The Multivitamin Series – Women Over 50 Years
How do we combat the effects of ageing? There is no easy and clear path but with the right tools, there’s potential to slow the progression. To feel and look your best, proper nutrition as part of an overall healthy lifestyle that includes physical activity will support healthy body...
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The Multivitamin Series – Men Over 50 Years
Recent studies have indicated that regardless of the decline in physiological performance seen in men aged 50 years and over, their range of abilities is actually equal to younger age groups. When it comes to the quality of life, physical health is the leading factor contributing to the individuals...
Read moreThe Multivitamin Series – Men Under 50 Years
When does a boy become an adult? This is a frequent question that is asked at family gatherings, educational meetings and many other situations. Many believe that a man is someone older than the age of 18 years, whilst others believe that 21 is the age of adulthood. There...
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Essential Nutrients: Protein
One of the most crucial components of a healthy lifestyle. Protein is one of the most important parts of the human body. It is a macronutrient, and it is essential for growth and repair of the body and maintenance of good health. It is also required for building and repairing muscle...
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Probiotics – what can they do for you?
For thousands of years microbial cultures have been used to ferment foods and prepare alcoholic beverages. Even the book of Genesis references the preparation of fermented milk. Evidently, probiotics have been with us for as long as people have eaten fermented products. However, their association with health benefits dates only...
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The Multivitamin Series – Women Under 50 Years
Although adequate nutrition is the fundamental key to living a healthy life for both men and women, through all stages of life, it is particularly crucial that women keep up with the increasing demands as their bodies undergo changes as they age. Why is nutrition important for young women? It is...
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Learn about Intimate care
While the vagina is a self-cleaning organ, that doesn’t mean that you don’t need to pay attention to intimate care. Vaginal infections are incredibly common in women, especially those who are in a sexual relationship, so you need to make sure that you are keeping your vagina healthy. One of the...
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Why women should use an intimate care wash ?
To ensure good health and well-being, women should also pay enough attention to the care of their intimate parts. Here, listed below are five reasons why it’s important to use an intimate care wash. Amid the hustle-bustle and the daily grind of life, it sometimes seems impossible to dedicate even...
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