Omega-3

Omega-3

You may have heard that eating foods rich in omega-3 fats could help to keep you healthy. This Food Fact Sheet looks at which foods contain omega-3 fats, how much we need and the benefits for our health. What are omega-3 fats? Omega-3s are a family of fats that are important for your health. Where…

Vitamin D: everything you need to know about this supplement – from when to take it, to how much you really need

Vitamin D: everything you need to know about this supplement – from when to take it, to how much you really need

When the days shorten and the sun sinks low in the sky, that familiar winter slump sets in. There’s a fundamental reason for this seasonal fatigue: low levels of vitamin D – the “sunshine vitamin”. People in the UK simply can’t make enough of this vital nutrient from sunlight during winter, which is why many are…

7 Vitamins and Minerals That Help Boost Your Immunity

7 Vitamins and Minerals That Help Boost Your Immunity

The old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” may have some truth behind it, after all. Eating nourishing foods rich in certain vitamins and minerals can help your immune system fight off illness. “A strong immune system bolsters your body against the common cold and the flu,” says registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD. “It can also help…

How Zinc Benefits Your Body — and How Much You Need Each Day

How Zinc Benefits Your Body — and How Much You Need Each Day

Can zinc stop a cold in its tracks? While zinc boosts your immune system, there’s no evidence it has this particular superpower. But don’t give up on zinc — what it’s good for is even more impressive. “This important nutrient plays key roles in fighting germs, healing wounds and more,” says registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD….

6 Health Benefits of Turmeric

6 Health Benefits of Turmeric

Not familiar with turmeric? While you might not have a bottle of the spice in your cupboard, it’s likely you’re already acquainted. It’s what gives mustard and curry their vibrant golden hues. Turmeric is a spice that comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, which is part of the ginger family. Its major active ingredient is curcumin. “Curcumin…

What Does Vitamin D Do?

What Does Vitamin D Do?

As Jerry Seinfeld might say, “What’s the deal with vitamin D?!” It’s known as the “sunshine vitamin” because your body absorbs it during time spent outdoors — but then again, it’s also in some of the foods you eat. How can both be true? What is the deal with vitamin D? This important vitamin has an important role to…

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