A guide for vitamins, benefits, food sources and deficiencies Vitamin A There are two types of vitamin A. Type 1 is called Retinol and is found mostly in meats, poultry, dairy products and fish. Type 2 is called Beta-carotene and mostly found in plant foods – fruits and veggies. Benefits of vitamin A • Protects…
Month: October 2019
De-stress & relaxation
We live in a busy hectic world these days, so it’s crucial that we learn to de-stress and relax more Too much stress or prolonged stress can have a very negative effect on our health and well-being. Every time we get stressed, big or small stressors, our brains activate the fight, flight, freeze response. This…
Natural remedies for cold & flu
Natural remedies to help ward off and fight cold and flu during the autumn/winter time To prevent cold and flu, you need to make sure your immune system is in tip top condition. One of the best ways to do that is.. to eat healthy foods that are full of nutrients especially foods containing vitamin…
Selfcare
Self care is a must for your health, happiness and well-being Self care is self love and not in a ego way – it’s not about looking in the mirror and fancying the pants off your self ha..or believing you are better than anyone else. It’s not about self indulgence or over pampering…spoiling. Although that’s…
Mood boosters for the Autumn & Winter months
It’s that time of year again when the nights are getting longer and days are shorter It can have a huge effect on some of us, our moods. Less daylight/sunshine means we get less vitamin D ( the sunshine vitamin) Vitamin D helps our body’s produce happy, feel good hormones like serotonin…which help to stabilise…