Iron is an important mineral that is used to make red blood cells and haemoglobin. These transfer oxygen around the body. If you don’t have enough, signs of a deficiency include; fatigue, tiredness, dizziness and paleness. It can lead to anaemia. The RNI for adult males is 8.7mg per day, and for women is 14.8mg....

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,...

Following on from my calcium post with a quick bit of mythbusting. Have you heard that eating high protein (usually meat/animal sources) causes the calcium to be leached from your bones which causes weak bones? I actually hadn’t heard this before MNU. But a quick google search and there’s actually a lot of bullshit espousing...

Why do we need calcium in our diets? Most people know it helps build bones and teeth. But it also plays a roll in regulating muscle contractions (including your heartbeat), and it helps your blood clot normally. How much? Its recommended adults get 700mg per day, preferably from your diet. If you consume dairy, that...

There are so many plant milks to choose from! For people who are lactose-intolerant, or vegan the last few years have opened up so many options. Also they add a different flavour to what you’re eating/drinking, so for someone like me who does have dairy I still mix up the types of milk I use...