Below 2.8 mmol/L in non-diabetics or 3.9 mmol/L in diabetics. Signs & Symptoms: confusion, dizziness/light-headedness, shakiness, hungry, headache, irritability, racing heart rate, sweating, pale skin, trembling, weakness, anxiety, chills...
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Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become fragile and brittle, leading to a higher risk of fractures than normal bones. Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals, such as calcium, more quickly than the body can replace them. This...
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A condition in which cells fail to respond normally to the hormone insulin. Insulin is produced when glucose is released into the bloodstream. Signs and symptoms include extreme thirst and hunger, hunger after eating and increased...
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Anaemia is defined as deficiency of red blood cells/haemoglobin in the blood. It is commonly caused by dietary deficiencies of iron, vitamin B12 and folate (vitamin B9). Anaemia is the most common nutrient deficiency, particularly in women. ...
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High blood pressure is prevalent nowadays. We must all know someone who takes medication for it, or has been threatened by their doctor to take it unless they act quickly. It is an important topic to address, because if left untreated it may...
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Chocolate… dark only! Cacao is one of the highest sources of antioxidants in the world, which protects against many chronic diseases. Boosts mood by releasing feel-good hormones. Nutrient dense containing B vitamins, calcium, sulphur...
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Acne is the most common skin condition, which may be problematic at any age. I struggled with it during my teen years, which is one of the reasons I became so interested in nutrition. Due to my strong stance against medication, I did...
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“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” (Hippocrates) Functional Foods have positive effects on health and wellbeing, beyond basic nutrition. They are like superfoods that are extremely high in at least one particular vitamin or...
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What are Probiotics? Live bacteria which are beneficial for our health, especially the digestive system. In Greek “pro” means promoting and “biotic” translates to life, therefore, probiotics promote life. Benefits of Probiotics: Help to...
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Most of us have heard of soluble and insoluble fibre… but what about resistant starch? It’s the third type of fibre. The definition is “the sum of starch and products of starch degradation not absorbed in the small intestine of healthy...
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All of these foods are functional, which I recommend instead of supplements as they are abundant in nutrients. Functional foods are like superfoods that are extremely high in at least one particular vitamin or mineral. Therefore, they have a...
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Natural sleep solutions… Technology Historically, humans were exposed to blue light (from the sun) in the morning and yellow light (from the moon) in the evening. The changing of light colour impacts our circadian rhythm. Blue light boosts...
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