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Dialling Down the Grim Reaper Gene
- Age Related Health Problems
- Dairy
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Meat
In 1993, a major breakthrough in longevity research was published about a single genetic mutation that doubled the lifespan of a tiny roundworm. Instead of all worms being dead by 30 days,…
Folate – Not Just for Pregnancy
- Antioxidants
- Fibre
- Fruits and Vegetables
Why do we need it? Folate is vital for normal cell division and the nervous system and functions with vitamin B12 in the formation of healthy red bloods cells. It also…
Fat lies and bad science
- Fats
- Obesity and Overweight
Saturated fat is the unhealthy type of fat we don’t need – it raises cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease. It’s found in meat pies, sausages, fatty cuts…
Fuelling vegan athletes
- Antioxidants
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Nuts and Seeds
- Pulses
- Tea and Coffee
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Wholegrains
How active you are largely determines how much energy you need to feed your body but that’s not where it ends. Younger people tend to have faster metabolism; more muscular…
The B vitamins
- Diets
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin B helps with energy, immunity, brain function, and red blood cell production and deficiencies can cause various health issues.
Cold and flu: What to eat and drink for a speedy recovery
- Antioxidants
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Immunity
- Pulses
- Respiratory Problems
- Tea and Coffee
Fruit and veg smoothies You need to drink to stay hydrated and if you’re not hungry, the best way to get some healthy vitamins, energy-giving carbohydrates, disease-busting antioxidants and water…
Raising Vegan Children
- Antioxidants
- Child Health
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Nuts and Seeds
- Pulses
- Soya
- Sweets & Salt & Junk Food
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Wholegrains
As a vegan parent, the gazillion questions about your child’s health you are made to answer can make you question if you’re doing the right thing. Rest assured, a vegan diet…
Nutritious vegan diet on a budget? No problem!
- Antioxidants
- Diets
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Nuts and Seeds
- Pulses
- Soya
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Wholegrains
Essentials at the ready Basic foods we rely on for sustenance and nutrition – fruit and vegetables, pulses, nuts and seeds, wholegrains – can be dirt cheap and if you’re…
Vitamin K – the little-Known vitamin
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin K was first identified in the early 1930s when it was shown to be essential for normal blood-clotting. The letter K is derived from the German word koagulation. So, it…
Antioxidants – are you getting enough?
- Age Related Health Problems
- Antioxidants
- Cancer
- Heart Disease & Stroke
Ever wondered why lemon juice stops chopped apple going brown? It’s because it contains vitamin C – an antioxidant that protects food from spoiling when it’s exposed to air. A…



