Jul 22, 2025 | Health Topics, Nutrition
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin in a family of compounds that includes vitamins D1, D2, and D3. Your body produces vitamin D naturally when it’s directly exposed to sunlight. You can also get vitamin D from certain foods and supplements to ensure adequate levels of...
Jul 22, 2025 | Health Topics, Nutrition
What you eat drastically affects many aspects of your health, including your risk of developing chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Cancer growth can be heavily influenced by your diet, but it must be noted that many foods contain beneficial...
Jul 22, 2025 | Health Topics, Nutrition
DO WE NEED ANTIOXIDANTS? Antioxidants are highly promoted by media, some physicians and dietitians, and nutritional industries for a variety of reasons. They are said to help slow the aging process or help prevent vision loss, cancer, heart disease, strokes, and other...
Jul 22, 2025 | Health Topics, Nutrition
If you ever watch sports, you have probably seen athletes sipping on brightly coloured beverages before, during or after a competition. These sports drinks are a big part of athletics and big business around the globe. Many people believe that these drinks are the...
Jul 22, 2025 | Health Topics, Nutrition
CAFFEINE – THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE TRUTH! Health experts are often asked about caffeine. Is caffeine good for you? Bad for you? Should you drink coffee / tea? Recently, a Scientific Advisory Board met to discuss the latest scientific literature on coffee and tea. THE...
Jul 22, 2025 | Health Topics, Nutrition
Nourishing Defences: The Role of Nutrition in Preventing Cancer In the pursuit of a healthy and resilient life, nutrition emerges as a formidable ally in the prevention of cancer. The food choices we make not only fuel our bodies but also play a crucial role in...