You may have seen the term ‘essential fatty acid’ bandied around on TV or in articles about health and nutrition. But just what is omega 6? An ‘essential’ fatty acid is a type of fat that our bodies are unable to synthesise and must therefore be consumed through the diet. Omega 6 and its close … Continued
Omega 6 is a nutritious fatty acid – a type of fat with a particular molecular structure. More specifically, omega 6 is a ‘polyunsaturated’ fat, meaning its chemical structure consists of multiple double chemical bonds. The principal difference between omega 6 and its close relative omega 3 is the location of the final double bond. … Continued
Vitamin D is one of those fundamental nutrients you will find close to the top of the ingredients list in any multivitamin. But what actually is it, and why is it so important that we get enough? Vitamin D is in fact not a single substance but a group of five closely related ones, … Continued
In a list of the nutrients most fundamental to human health, vitamin D would appear close to the top. Beneath that simple name, however, lies some unexpected complexity. There are, in fact, five types of vitamin D, called, as you might expect, vitamins D1 to D5. They’re a group of related but distinct natural … Continued
If you want to know how to increase vitamin D levels quickly, you have probably been told it is essential for your wellbeing or that you have a deficiency. Keep reading to learn more about vitamin D and why it is so important for your health. What is Vitamin D? One of the … Continued
80% of nutrition comes from counting how 3 nutrients add up: protein, fats, and carbs. These are the macronutrients and they do tons of work in your diet. Today we’re discussing these crucial, ‘big’ players in your diet and what you need to know about them. We’ll be looking at examples, how to think … Continued
The worst workout is the one that gets you injured. Down-time from injuries can completely kill your momentum, leave you in pain, and have you backtracking when you get back to exercise. Preventing injuries is an underrated way of saving yourself these hassles and it’s not as difficult as you might think. Today, we’re … Continued
Summer is over, Autumn is kicking in, and many of us are back to reality with cooler days and longer nights. Getting fit for Autumn might be your way to get back into shape after a busy summer, kick off the new uni year, or really commit to changing your life now. Today, we’re … Continued
Day 2 COVID-19 PCR tests are to be replaced by the more affordable, efficient lateral flow test – for fully vaccinated UK travellers returning home. From Sunday 24th October fully vaccinated passengers and most under 18s arriving in England from countries not on the red list can take a lateral flow antigen test, … Continued
You may have heard your friends or even your doctor discussing thyroid tests. It can be a confusing term: what exactly is the thyroid and why is testing a good idea? Let’s start at the beginning. The thyroid is a two-chambered gland found in the neck, not far from the windpipe. Glands are organs that … Continued
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