Archive for the ‘Nutrition’ Category
How do I apply the SLOW principles to diet?
For most of us, a healthy change does not need to be drastic. However, your choices must be sustainable for the long-term, a diet needs to be part of an overall plan
Should we be taking multivitamins?
Far from being a panacea, multivitamins are best used as an adjunct to a good diet. Multivitamins are the easiest source of the vitamins and minerals required
Essential nutrient reference table
Multivitamins and other nutrients are best used as an adjunct to a good diet. Multivitamins are an easy source of vitamins and minerals required for health.
Essential minerals for healthy aging
A number of minerals (or trace elements) are essential requirements for well-being. Only very small quantities of minerals are needed (generally less than 100ug/day), but any deficiency can have a profound effect on health. Selenium Selenium is a natural component of many of the body’s enzymes, including the antioxidant defense enzymes. High levels of selenium
Do eggs have too much cholestrol?
Eggs are very nutritious. They contain good quality protein, lots of vitamins and minerals, and mostly the healthier polyunsaturated fat
Sticking to a slow aging diet
We can still enjoy life without sabotaging our new diet habits and we cover some suggestions for various common scenarios where you might be tempted to stray
Getting the most out of calcium
Brain, muscle and nerve activity all depend on calcium levels remaining constant, so blood concentrations are kept under tight control throughout our lives.
The best sources of zinc and magnesium
Zinc is essential for growth, metabolism, detoxification and healing. Magnesium is a key regulator of the body. Yet many of us don’t get our daily allowance.
What is the nutritional impact of resistant starch?
Unlike typical fiber, Resistant starch (RS) doesn’t get digested and ends up in the large intestine with huge health benefits. It’s a bit like a “prebiotic”
Which is best, food or supplements for antioxidants?
Because of the strong association between oxidative stress and aging, it makes perfect sense to target free radicals as a means to slow aging.