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A healthy balanced diet consists of a variety of fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, beans, nuts, and seeds, as well as lean protein. While consuming a healthy balanced diet is important at any stage of life, it is particularly important to do so if you are pregnant or planning to conceive. In this article you can find: - What foods should I eat during pregnancy? - What supplements should I take during pregnancy? What foods should I eat during pregnancy? It is important to eat well during pregnancy to provide your baby with the proper nutrients it needs to develop and grow....

Selenium is classed as a type of mineral. A mineral refers to a naturally occurring inorganic element or compound, and are responsible for various roles in the body such as keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain working properly, as well as producing enzymes and hormones. While selenium can be found in soil and water, us humans receive most of our selenium from our diet. Foods that contain selenium include crab, liver, poultry, wheat, and nuts. However, the amount of selenium present in these foods is dependent on where it was grown or raised. Selenium contributes to many aspects of...

Magnesium is one of seven essential macrominerals, the minerals that are required in amounts of 100mg or more per day. Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzyme processes in the human body, such as bone structure, muscle and nerve function, blood pressure regulation and immune support. While magnesium can be sourced from the diet, studies suggest that 75% of individuals do not meet their dietary requirements.  Below are 5 benefits of magnesium: Supports biochemical reactions: Magnesium is present within every cell in your body, and each cell requires it to function correctly. Magnesium plays a role in energy creation, protein formation,...

In recent years, more and more people are beginning to gain an understanding of what probiotics and prebiotics are. However, even though they sound similar, they play different roles in the body. In this article you can find: What are probiotics? What are prebiotics? Can I take a probiotics and a prebiotic together?  What are probiotics? Probiotics are a combination of live beneficial bacteria and/or yeasts that are naturally found in the human body. They are a part of the human microbiome, which is a collection of microorganisms that live inside the human body. The most common place linked to...