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Vitamin D is a type of fat-soluble vitamin. Fat-soluble vitamins refer to the vitamins that are absorbed along with fats in the diet and can be stored in the body's fatty tissue. Vitamin D plays a key role in numerous important bodily processes. This includes helping the body absorb other nutrients, ensuring that your muscles and bones work efficiently, regulating neurotransmitter synthesis, helping to support the immune system, supporting heart health, as well as regulating insulin levels.   However, research suggests that almost half the Irish population is deficient in vitamin D. This is believed to be due to the...

What is Vitamin E? Vitamin E, also referred to as tocopherol or alpha-tocopherol, is a type of fat-soluble vitamin. Fat-soluble vitamins refer to vitamins that are absorbed along with fats in the diet and can be stored in the body's fatty tissue.   Why do we need Vitamin E? Vitamin E also works as a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants are compounds that help prevent cell damage caused by free radicals (unstable atoms that can damage cells). They do this by neutralizing the free radicals by sacrificing some of their own electrons (a negatively charged subatomic...

Bloating and water retention is usually completely normal and something that 16-30% of us experience regularly. The causes are usually lifestyle related issues such as poor sleep, poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and in women, hormonal changes. There are certain measures we can take to prevent bloating and reduce the frequency of flare ups which can often be uncomfortable and painful, including: Eating slowly, which helps to reduce the amount of air we consume while we eat. Eating regular meals, for example, eating three balanced meals per day. Avoiding large meals and overeating. Avoid chewing gum and fizzy drinks....

What is calcium? Calcium is an essential mineral, which can help to build strong bones and teeth. Why is it important for children? Kids grow rapidly which means they require lots of calcium to continuously support the growth of healthy strong bones throughout their childhood years. When children do not receive adequate amounts of calcium, it puts them at risk of poor growth and bone development and an increased risk of bone fractures.    What are some food sources of calcium? Some food sources of calcium include: Milk Cheese Yoghurt Tofu Kale Almonds Sardines Black eyed peas Fortified Plant Based...