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Vitamins and supplements are highly useful tools for a lot of folks looking for some immune system support through cold and flu season and beyond. But they are just that—tools. They are not a foolproof solution to stay healthy. The best way to achieve that goal, and support a strong immune system, is by packing

January is known as the most depressing month of the year. Team that with lockdown 3.0 and it’s no wonder we’re all feeling a bit ‘meh’. But did you know that what you eat and drink can have a massive impact on how you think and feel? There is strong evidence to suggest that food

Cholesterol is not intrinsically harmful, in fact, your body needs it to build healthy cells. High levels of cholesterol is harmful, however, because it causes fatty deposits to develop in your blood vessels. This increases your risk of heart disease, a major cause of death in the UK and worldwide. Unfortunately, high cholesterol does not

Vitamin B12 is needed to help keep the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy and helps to make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. The nutrient is found naturally in a wide variety of animal foods and is added to some fortified foods. Not getting enough vitamin B12 in the diet is one of

Zinc is what you would call a “micronutrient.” But just because it’s not a macronutrient like protein, fat, or carbohydrates doesn’t mean it’s not important. Science shows that zinc can help support a healthy immune system, assist in the healing of wounds, and aid in DNA development. “In one review, zinc lozenges were found to

One of our favorite things about Aldi is that shopping there is *never* boring. That’s because they release new limited-time-only products every month, meaning that when you go to pick up your groceries, chances are you’ll find something exciting and new to add to your cart along with staples like eggs and hummus. Last month,

People love to joke about how expensive it is buy your groceries at Whole Foods. However, YouTube health coach Thomas DeLauer shows that you can shop at the store, while following the high-fat keto diet, without blowing your budget. In a recent video, DeLauer advises picking out your most expensive items first. “We’re going to

Vitamin D deficiency can develop if a person isn’t getting enough of the vitamin from sunlight. The body creates vitamin D from sunlight on the skin when outdoors, and from late March and early April to the end of September, most people should be able to get all the vitamin D they need from sunlight.

High cholesterol happens when a person has too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in their blood. It is strongly tied to unhealthy lifestyle habits such as eating fatty food, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol. A build-up of cholesterol can block a person’s blood vessels, making them more likely to

Whole Foods CEO slams trendy meatless burgers and chicken wings for being ‘highly processed and unhealthy’ Whole Foods CEO and co-founder John Mackey says he believes plant-based ‘meat’ burgers are good for the planet but not our health He slammed the ingredients for the popular meat alternatives as ‘super-highly processed’ Mackey co-wrote a book promoting a

Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is vital for the body to produce healthy red blood cells. It also is needed for proper nerve function and DNA synthesis. Symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency usually develop gradually, but can worsen if the condition goes untreated. Some symptoms are easier to spot than others – a change in

When a person has a paleness to their skin on their face it could be a warning sign that you are lacking vitamin B12. A person may also feel facial pain and occurs usually on only one side of the face at a time. The pain can feel like a dull pain and occurs on

Even though most of us get a baseline education in nutrition — or at least an outdated version of the food pyramid — in school, it’s easy to go through life without a clear understanding of what is and isn’t healthy. It doesn’t help that the clever marketing of food corporations looking to make more

Dr Chris spoke about vitamin D deficiency on This Morning today, urging those who live further north tot ensure they get enough sunlight. The body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and if a person does not have enough vitamin D, calcium will not be absorbed properly from the food they eat, causing low levels

Most people think of exercise or clean eating when it comes to their health. Many forget to care for their gut. No, we’re not talking about sit-ups; we’re talking about the bacteria inside your digestive tract. Improving your health may be a matter of the good versus bad bacteria inside you. Choosing foods high in

For years, doctors told 14-year-old Grace Jackson-Matthew that her chronic pain was just in her head—yet she and her family knew it was something more. Finally, after traveling to Germany to see a new set of physicians, she received an explanation for her pain that was more frightening than she ever imagined.  Jackson-Matthew, who's from the UK,

You’ve probably known someone who consumed insane amounts of celery because digesting it required more calories than the food contained. However, the idea of “negative calorie foods” is nothing more than a myth, according to a new study published in a pre-print publication, bioRxiv. In case you’re not familiar with the idea, some dieters believe

As Americans, we’ve kind of been trained to be wasteful when it comes to food. We toss out food that’s the least bit bruised or battered and we definitely don’t run the risk of getting sick by eating food that’s close to its expiration date. Don’t believe me? According to the Natural Resources Defense Council’s

It can be hidden in bread, pizza, soup and other packaged foods and restaurant meals. Now, advice to watch out for salt is coming with a more specific reason. A report released Tuesday by the National Academies of Science ties the recommended limit on sodium to a reduced risk of chronic disease. The report, which

Not everything that tastes good is good for us. So far as known. But what few people know is that food is also our Psyche affect. What you need to eat to improve their mood and what they better should avoid, reveals a FOCUS Online. Food should taste and be in a good mood. Because