A Healthy Lifestyle
It is believed by many scientists that the primary source of ageing, with vitamin E being at the top of their list as a possible way to slow down the ageing process, lies somewhere in our DNA. Despite this, it does not mean we can expect that one day we will be able to live forever. If we adopt a healthy lifestyle, it may be possible to stay as fit & healthy in later life as we were during our youth. So my next train of thought would be ‘Is There Some Truth In The Saying?’ We... [Read more]
The Fountain of Youth
We are all aware we need food and drink to give us the energy that our bodies need to sustain our daily lives. Some health experts say that if we eat a good range of foods, we will get enough of the essential vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. On the other hand, some say that we also need to top up our intake of these essential vitamins and minerals. Either way, vitamin and mineral supplements may well hold the key to the fountain of Youth. Selenium Selenium is a powerful trace... [Read more]
Know Your Vitamins
While we do need to maintain a healthy level of vitamins, we should be aware that the body will naturally store certain vitamin like A & E in the liver for weeks. This means that there is no need to take ALL vitamins on a daily basis. Although good for us, too much of certain vitamins can be damaging and this page is designed to give you all the information you’ll need to ensure that you are taking the right amount of vitamins. Why Do We Need Vitamin A (retinol) Unlike vitamins... [Read more]
Know Your Vitamins (continued)
Why Do We Need Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) If you eat large amounts of vitamin C such as fruits and juices there is less chance of you being at the risk of various diseases. It also helps to protect the arteries by fighting against clogging, high blood pressure and cholesterol damage. It will also certainly boost the immune system. Vitamin C is most important in forming collagen, a protein that gives structure to our bones, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels. This particular vitamin also... [Read more]
Know Your Minerals
Minerals are indeed essential to our body. If you are on a diet that restricts or obstruct the absorption of these essential minerals, you risk a deficiency which can lead to disease and eventual death. On this page you will be able to find information about six major minerals our body can not do without, these are: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Sodium. There are also 10 other minerals which our bodies need. These other minerals are known as Trace Elements: Chromium,... [Read more]
Nuts About Nuts
Nuts are an excellent way to get vitamins such as folic acid, niacin, vitamins E and B6, as well as minerals like copper, magnesium, selenium, zinc, phosphorus and potassium. Americans are encouraged by experts to eat a variety of foods every day to get all of our needed nutrients. Nuts fall into a food group which consists of; meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and of course, nuts. Two to three foods from this group may be eaten per day. Nuts on a whole are very nutritious, and as already... [Read more]
Nutritional Values of Nuts
Tree nuts and peanuts are eaten around the world over and seen as a convenient, tasty, snack that contributes to a healthy lifestyle. They also come cholesterol-free and full of nutrients, including protein and fibre. Almond Nuts Nutritional values per 100g serving (3.5 ounces) 260mg of calcium 51g of fat (primarily unsaturated) 17.0mcg of folate (Vitamin B9) 5.25mg of iron 296mg of magnesium 3.5mg of niacin (Vitamin B3) 474mg of phosphorus 215mg of potassium 18.7g of protein 0.8mg of... [Read more]
Did You Know?
There are a lot of things which we should or shouldn’t do, or can and cannot take when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, especially if you take medication. Below I have outlined what I feel are interesting facts which you may or may not already know. An APPLE a day keeps the doctor away. It not only keeps the doctor away researchers now know extracts from the fruit prevent the growth of mammary tumours (Breast cancer affects 46,000 British woman every year). A BANANA is... [Read more]
