by Stephen | May 23, 2022 | Diet & Nutrition
Fat is a source of essential fatty acids, which the body cannot make itself. Fats and oils are made up of molecules of fatty acids which can be saturated or unsaturated. Fat has a number of important functions in the body: Fat is a valuable energy source The membrane...
by Stephen | May 17, 2022 | Diet & Nutrition
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential water-soluble vitamin. It must be taken in through the diet; it is naturally present in some foods, added to others and is available as a dietary supplement and prescription medication. It is required in the body...
by Stephen | May 10, 2022 | Diet & Nutrition
Vitamins help our bodies grow and develop normally. The best way to get enough vitamins is to eat a balanced diet with a variety of foods. Knowing about different vitamins and what they do can help you to make sure you get enough of the vitamins that you need. There...
by Andrew King | Oct 13, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
Do you frequently experience unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms following meals? It could mean that you’re one of the estimated 2-20% of people worldwide who suffer from a food intolerance. Dieticians and doctors have been recommending elimination diets for decades...
by Stephen | Oct 11, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
Stomach aches are an unpleasant feeling many of us have experienced, and can be caused by anything from indigestion to food poisoning. However, some stomach pain can be as a result of a food intolerance. If you regularly experience stomach pain during or after eating,...
by Rob Daniels | Sep 2, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
Allergies to dietary yeast don’t receive a lot of attention but they are more common than many people realise, and they are a possibility worth considering if you routinely experience such symptoms as cramps, bloating, rashes or diarrhea after eating. In recipes,...