Nutrition

In order for your body to function correctly, it needs to get the nutrients it needs from the foods that you eat. The six types of nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water, vitamins and minerals.

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Energy: what you need to know

Feeling tired, fatigued, or exhausted? Constantly low energy can affect daily life. Here's a guide to energy including what you can do to boost it.

Benefits and uses of apple cider vinegar

Clinical trials carried out on apple cider vinegar have shown it has some health benefits. Find out what they are and more about apple cider vinegar here.

Why curcumin and black pepper are a match made in heaven

As the main active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin can benefit your body in a number of ways.

How to support your nutritional needs as a smoker

You’ll know how harmful smoking is to your health, and hopefully you’ve looked into the many options available which are designed to help you quit. In the meantime, it’s useful to know that as a smoker, your body has different nutritional requirements to those of a non-smoker.

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Have you got a selenium deficiency?

Here’s everything you need to know about what selenium is, the signs that suggest you need more and ways to help meet your daily quota.

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How much fat do you need per day?

There is now evidence that there is such a thing as good fats – and that our bodies need them. Here's how much fat you need and the best sources for them

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The anti-ageing nutrients you need right now

Your diet can play a big part in how your body ages. Getting older is inevitable, but adding these anti-ageing nutrients to your diet can help you feel younger for longer.

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Is your diet triggering your itchy skin?

Itchy skin conditions such as eczema can be caused by allergies or hives but could your diet be playing a part in you suffering from these conditions? Find out more about the link between diet and skin conditions here.

Minerals in food: Foods high in minerals

We should be able to get all of the 15 major minerals – including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride & sulphur – from our diet.

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How many portions of fruit and veg a day?

Discover the right portion sizes for the most popular fruits and vegetables. From how many blackberries to florets of broccoli, learn more in our article

Your guide to red yeast rice extract

An ingredient used in Asian cuisine for centuries may help reduce high cholesterol and chances of heart disease. Here’s a guide to red yeast rice extract.