There are many health benefits of maintaining adequate vitamin D and omega-3 levels, ideally through diet. These nutrients boost immunity, heart health and fight inflammation. Migraine sufferers have the added benefit of reduced duration and frequency of migraine headaches.
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Get Kids Excited About Healthy Eating
Getting your kids to choose and select healthy food does not need to be a battle. Taking the time to educate them on how to select the healthiest foods and then making a game from the lesson may be the key to helping your kids make the best food choices for good health and wellbeing.
Vit A, the Gut Microbiome and Autism Spectrum Disorder
If your child has autism spectrum disorder, it is worthwhile consulting an Accredited Practising Dietitian to ensure their diet is balanced and all food groups are included for overall health and function.
Omega-3 Fat Increases Effectiveness of Anti-Depressants
This exciting new research provides a strategy to improve the response to anti-depressant medication through a better omega-3 fat index and omega-6 to omega-3 fat ratio present in the blood. The best source of omega 3 is seafood, especially salmon, sardines, mackerel and oysters followed by flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts.
Vitamin A and D Reduces Risk of Uterine Fibroids
Vitamins A and D can reduce the development of uterine fibroids. These two fat-soluble vitamins play vital roles in the body, such as eye health and optimal immune system function. Include seafood two to three times each week you can help your body to meet its needs for vitamins A and D.
How Gender Influences Gut Microbiome
Your gender influences many components of the human body, and this includes your gut microbiome.
The Importance of Calcium in Pregnancy
Consuming enough calcium plays an important role in promoting health and wellbeing through all stages of life, but is especially important during pregnancy.
Nutrient Essentials in a Low Carbohydrate Diet
There are several health reasons to follow a low carbohydrate diet. One reason is weight loss. Low carbohydrate diets differ in the levels of carbohydrates considered ideal. There is no universal amount of carbohydrate to classify a diet as low carbohydrates.
How to Get Your Daily Dose of Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral that your body needs for hundreds of functions. Follow a balanced diet to easily meet your daily magnesium needs. Aim to include plenty of seafood and plant-based foods for the benefit of your body.
Iodine may reduce COVID symptoms
The need for iodine in our diet is transparently clear and may reduce COVID Symptoms. The known protective methods to help reduce the transmission and severity of symptoms of COVID-19 still stand. This research serves as an additional component to consider and incorporate into your lifestyle, which may add additional protection against the severity of infection and rate of transmission of COVID-19.
The MIND Diet
A whole diet approach to optimise your overall health and wellbeing is key. If you are seeking a whole diet approach that helps promote brain health and reduce your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, it is worth considering the MIND diet.
Whey Protein post heart failure diagnosis
Including 30g of whey protein post heart disease diagnosis may promote endothelium and smooth muscle repair and function. Before taking any supplement, it is recommended to first evaluate your diet and see if it is balanced.
