Vitamin E Vitamin E is an important fat-soluble vitamin that’s required for the proper function of many organs, enzymatic activities and neurological processes. Vitamin E’s main role is to protect polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA’s) from a damaging oxidation called as lipid peroxidation; this is a form of oxidative damage. PUFA’s have been in our diet for years and they …
Eggs Eggs are the perfect protein since they contain a perfect balance of amino acids. Eggs are also highly nutritious and contain nearly all of the vitamins (except vitamin C). Eggs are full of essential fatty acids and other micro-nutrients such as selenium, iodine, vitamin K2, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin D, several B vitamins, …
Vitamin A Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin and potent antioxidant. It plays a critical role in maintaining eye health, brain function, healthy skin, immune function, reproduction and cellular communication. Like all antioxidants, it’s also involved in reducing inflammation through fighting free radical damage. Vitamin A is critical for vision as an essential component of rhodopsin, a protein …
Iron Iron is an important component of haemoglobin in red blood cells and it represents about two-thirds of the body’s iron. Haemoglobin carries oxygen from your lungs to every part of your body. If you don’t have enough iron, your body can’t make enough healthy oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Your liver stores iron from haemoglobin in the form of ferritin, ready …
Potassium – An essential electrolyte One of potassium’s biggest roles in our bodies is to regulate the amount of sodium entering and exiting our cells, thereby controlling the amount of fluid we retain or excrete. Potassium maintains the body’s pH levels, which ensures that cellular processes correctly. Potassium is an essential dietary mineral and electrolyte, as our bodies …
Vitamin C Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin found in a variety of fruits and vegetables. Vitamin C is a powerful micro-nutrient and crucial antioxidant. It reverses skin ageing, reducing cholesterol levels and your body uses vitamin C to synthesise important compounds such as collagen. Powerful Antioxidant Prevents anemia (enhances …
Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in many foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is the generic name for six compounds. There are 2 activated forms called PLP (sometimes called P5P) and PMP, plus one other form is called pyridoxine which has reduced bioavailability …
Potatoes and sweet potatoes Potatoes are excellent no-gluten source of hormone boosting carbohydrates and also very dense in micro-nutrients. Gluten containing grains are bad carbs as gluten sensitivity can lead to celiac symptoms such as stomach cramps, diarrhea, and bloating. Potatoes are also very high on the satiety index (they make you feel full, faster). Potatoes are an …
Kimchi Kimchi is a red, fermented cabbage dish made with a mix of salt, vinegar, garlic, chilli and other spices. These are fermented in a tightly closed jar and are served with rice, noodles or soups. Kimchi is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese. Due to its fermentation process, kimchi is also …
