Getting optimal nutrition during pregnancy is complex and there are many nutrients to consider. We’ve created this easy to understand guide to several key nutrients, so you can easily understand what nutrients may help you.
Discover why high blood sugar leads you to feeling less energised and prone to other medical conditions.
Our children face many challenges in modern society. At a biological level, they are exposed to the continuous and constant challenge of nurturing an immature immune system; a complex system which is constantly developing and adapting to the outside world in order to equip them with a fully functioning immune army in adulthood. As parents and guardians, we want to make sure we give them the best possible protection and nutrition to support their growth and development. And one of the best ways of doing that is by supporting their gut bacteria, which are fundamental to their overall health and development.
By understanding more about brain architecture and neural connections, we can start to understand how best to support our child via nutrition and movement, in order to help them learn at their fullest potential.
A recent highly publicised Cochrane review on fish oils made headlines by claiming omega 3 from fish oils had little or no effect on heart health. However, the paper ignores other research demonstrating clear benefits of taking omega 3, especially for preventing heart disease, as well as other health benefits. Read our article for a more detailed comment.
