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Which Foods Are the Best Source of Vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin and is also known as cobalamin. It is an essential nutrient which means the body is unable to make it itself and so we must ingest it through our diet.

How Do You Get Enough Protein on a Vegan Diet?

Because the main sources of protein are provided by animal sources, there is a misconception that those on a vegan diet may not get enough.

Is Prediabetes Reversible?

Everything You Need to Know About Ferritin

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Menopause and Pregnancy

The menopause means you can’t get pregnant, right? But the idea that you can’t get pregnant while the menopause is happening isn’t entirely true.

Menopause & Low libido

Loss of libido during the menopause is common and can affect 20-40 per cent of women. Unfortunately, it can be one of the most difficult symptoms to manage and is caused by a mix of psychological, physical and hormonal factors.

Menopause & Vaginal Dryness

Vaginal dryness can be a real pain in the…. well, you know where and it is a common symptom of the menopause. Changes to our hormone levels are to blame for vaginal dryness, particularly the reduction in oestradiol, a type of oestrogen, during both perimenopause and post-menopause.

Understanding Cholesterol

Cholesterol. A word used on a daily basis and although we know it is linked to our health, do we really know the role it plays in our health?

Common symptoms of the menopause - memory loss

Digital calendar reminders, post-it notes, scribbles on the back of the hand - are all part of the tool-kit for your average menopausal woman. Changes to your memory during the menopause often mimic the symptoms associated with early dementia, but they are one of the natural symptoms of the menopause.

Common symptoms of the menopause - Night Sweats

It's menopause awareness month, and we'll shinning the light on the most common symptoms women experience when transitioning through the menopause. Today, it’s the turn of the 'night sweat'.

Food Hacks

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Food Hack #VegetableOil

There is so much controversy over what to cook with, coconut, olive and even butter. For every article that suggests one, another article slams it and so it can be difficult to know what you really should use to cook with.

Food Hack #Quinoa

While pasta has taken an absence from many store cupboards around the country, Quinoa seems to have taken the number one spot.

Food Hack #Pasta

For years this has been known as the endurance fuel of choice for athletes, those of us that are physically very active and a staple for most students due to its ease of preparation and being budget friendly.