Another day, another mineral. Potassium (K) is found in lots of the foods we eat, especially fruits & vegetables. The highest source is from potatoes. Potassium is one of the micronutrients required for optimal health. The UK RNI for adults is 3.5g per day. Potassium is an electrolyte and it’s critical for the function of...

They aren’t the same thing, so shouldn’t be used interchangeable, even if they often are! Sodium is a mineral, which we require for optimal function and health. Salt is the chemical compound sodium chloride (NaCl), and where we primarily get our sodium from. The RNI for sodium is 1.6g. That’s equivalent to 4g of salt,...

Cholesterol is a lipid (fat) that is produced naturally in your body. Contrary to reputation, isn’t always bad. It’s actually really important, & without any you’d be dead! It’s a key component of cell membranes & is involved in the production of sex steroid hormones, bile acid & vitamin D. Good or Bad Cholesterol Cholesterol...

Regularly consuming eggs is a concern for some. Should you be worried? Probably not. The apprehension was because for a long time nutritional guidelines advised to limit the number you had. This was due to their dietary cholesterol level. However, this confused dietary & blood cholesterol. Research reviews conclude that an increased egg consumption is...

Glycogen has come up in a few posts recently, so a little recap for reference. Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of energy, as they are easily stored & used. Glycogen is important as it is a readily mobilized storage form of glucose. When carbohydrates are consumed they are broken down into their simplest form,...

From a nutritional viewpoint, can what we eat (or drink) affect the health of our brain? In short, yes! Rather it being one or two key nutrients, it’s the overall pattern of your diet that’s important. Sorry if I’m always repeating myself, but it comes back to having an overall balanced and healthy diet! Let’s...