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How old is your body, really? How to improve BMR and metabolic age

How old is your body, really? How to improve BMR and metabolic age

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Understanding Acid Reflux

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06 Apr 2023

Understanding Acid Reflux

Have you been suffering from a sore throat and bouts of heartburn frequently? Do you constantly have a bad taste in your mouth? You may have a condition called acid reflux. This means that the muscle that closes down the food pipe in the stomach i.e oesophagal sphincter isn't fully contracted due to which your stomach acid and food may be leaking into your oesophagus. Although it may sound complicated, you have nothing to worry about! We are here with… Read more

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Understanding Acid Reflux

Understanding Acid Reflux

Have you been suffering from a sore throat and bouts of heartburn frequently? Do you constantly have a bad taste in your mouth? You may have a condition called acid reflux. This means that the muscle that closes down the food pipe in the stomach i.e oesophagal sphincter isn't fully contracted due to which your stomach acid and food may be leaking into your oesophagus. Although it may sound complicated, you have nothing to worry about! We are here with…

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Going the plant-based diet route? Here are the deficiencies to watch out for

Bookmark this blog for the supplements to take and deficiencies to watch out for when you go Vegan!Research shows that plant-based diets are naturally high in fibre, low in saturated fat, and rich in phytochemicals that help prevent a number of serious diseases. The results of an international study even revealed that vegetarians are a whopping 40% less likely to develop cancer than their meat-eating counterparts. However, a vegan diet comes with its own set of drawbacks, the number one… Read more

Going the plant-based diet route? Here are the deficiencies to watch out for

Going the plant-based diet route? Here are the deficiencies to watch out for

Bookmark this blog for the supplements to take and deficiencies to watch out for when you go Vegan!Research shows that plant-based diets are naturally high in fibre, low in saturated fat, and rich in phytochemicals that help prevent a number of serious diseases. The results of an international study even revealed that vegetarians are a whopping 40% less likely to develop cancer than their meat-eating counterparts. However, a vegan diet comes with its own set of drawbacks, the number one…

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29 Apr 2023

What Do Multivitamin Tablets Actually Contain?

As the world moves to quick commerce and quick answers, it’s not uncommon to look for quick solutions to solve nutritional deficiencies. The popularity of multivitamin tablets points to the same. Between 2000 and 2017, retail sales of nutritional vitamins have more than doubled from $17 billion to over $36 billion. 52% of Americans state now that they take a form of dietary supplement, with over 65% of the UK public saying the same thing. The first one-a-day multivitamin appeared… Read more

What Do Multivitamin Tablets Actually Contain?

What Do Multivitamin Tablets Actually Contain?

As the world moves to quick commerce and quick answers, it’s not uncommon to look for quick solutions to solve nutritional deficiencies. The popularity of multivitamin tablets points to the same. Between 2000 and 2017, retail sales of nutritional vitamins have more than doubled from $17 billion to over $36 billion. 52% of Americans state now that they take a form of dietary supplement, with over 65% of the UK public saying the same thing. The first one-a-day multivitamin appeared…

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27 Apr 2023

Vital Vitamin D: Why It’s Essential for Prenatal Nutrition and Your Baby

Prenatal nutrition is vital for the healthy development of a baby, and an essential part of that is making sure you’re getting enough Vitamin D. But why is Vitamin D so important? In this article, we'll explore the reasons why mom and baby need to get ample amounts of this nutrient during pregnancy – and how it can benefit both in the long run. What is Vitamin D and its Benefits? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a… Read more

Vital Vitamin D: Why It’s Essential for Prenatal Nutrition and Your Baby

Vital Vitamin D: Why It’s Essential for Prenatal Nutrition and Your Baby

Prenatal nutrition is vital for the healthy development of a baby, and an essential part of that is making sure you’re getting enough Vitamin D. But why is Vitamin D so important? In this article, we'll explore the reasons why mom and baby need to get ample amounts of this nutrient during pregnancy – and how it can benefit both in the long run. What is Vitamin D and its Benefits? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a…

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10 Apr 2023