The Basics of Nutrition – Minerals
Introduction This is the final part of the three-part note on the basics of nutrition. This week, we’re looking at
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Micronutrients
The Basics of Nutrition – Vitamins
Introduction Micronutrients are, as the name suggests, those needed by the body in smaller quantities. (Macro meaning large and micro
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Vitamins, cocoa & cognitive function
Executive summary * This week’s note looks at something rare in the field of nutrition – a randomised controlled trial
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The EAT Lancet diet is nutritionally deficient
A report was published in The Lancet on 17th January 2019. The report was commissioned by The Lancet. The report
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Vitamin D supplements
A study in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal made global headlines on Friday 5th October. The Huffington Post announced:”Vitamin
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What is a healthy diet?
Last week’s note showed that the UK dietary advice is nutritionally deficient. The recommended diet is so low in fat
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10 Interesting things about vitamin D
Vitamin D was big news in the UK last week. The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) produced a report
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Resolving confusion with dietary advice
Last Monday’s note was about a press release: “Eat Fat, Cut The Carbs and Avoid Snacking To Reverse Obesity and
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Is a vegan diet the secret to longevity?
BBC1 have recently (April 2016) run a two part programme called “How to stay young”. The presenters have been 71
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