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Vegetarianism – the pros and cons of becoming vegetarian !

by Wellness Expert | Nutrition, Physical Wellness

Vegetarianism – the pros and cons of becoming vegetarian ! A growing number of people are adopting a vegan or a vegetarian diet, this may be down to ethical, environmental benefits or it may be part of a broader lifestyle choice. Here are some ways in which...

How many oranges should I eat to get my daily amount of vitamin C ?

by Wellness Expert | Nutrition, Physical Wellness

How many oranges should I eat to get my daily amount of vitamin C ? How many oranges do I need to eat to get my recommended daily amount of vitamin C ? … not as many as you might think ! Research indicates that oranges help support the body and protect us from...

Vitamin D – in supplements and in food

by Wellness Expert | Nutrition, Physical Wellness

Vitamin D – in supplements and in food Why we all should consider taking vitamin D supplement The main source of vitamin D (also referred to as “calciferol”) is produced endogenously when ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight strike the skin and trigger...

What are Gut Bacteria and why are they important ?

by Wellness Expert | Nutrition, Physical Wellness

What are Gut Bacteria and why are they important ? Hundreds of species of bacteria exist in your gut. Some of them are friendly, although others are not. The majority of bacteria in the gut belong to one of four groups: Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, Firmicutes or...

What Vitamins are in What Foods ?

by Wellness Expert | Nutrition, Physical Wellness

What Vitamins are in What Foods ? WHAT ARE VITAMINS? Vitamins are an essential micronutrient which are needed in small quantities for the proper functioning of our metabolism that we usually obtain through our diet. However, problems occure when we don’t eat a...

What is 5 a Day ?

by Wellness Expert | Nutrition, Physical Wellness

What is 5 a Day ? The burden of diet-related ill health has been well documented over the years, and according to the BMA (2016) it contributes to more disease than physical inactivity, alcohol and smoking combined. Premature death in the United Kingdom is estimated...