In the news – health and nutrition research

In this week’s article we provide a roundup of some of the most recent health and nutrition related articles in the news, five items comprising:

  • A mix of cardio and strength training benefits cardiovascular health.
  • Supplements could play an important role in preserving cognitive functioning.
  • Higher intake of antioxidants linked to reduced pain.
  • Long-term weight gain less on a low-carb diet of plant-based wholefoods.
  • 2000IU of D3 suggested as optimal to prevent deficiency.

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Last updated on 10th April 2024 by cytoffice

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How to support your energy levels: natural nutrients to improve tiredness and fatigue

How energetic we feel can be difficult to quantify or compare. However, many people report low energy or fatigue. A 2022 article in the Independent states that “One in eight UK adults feel tired all the time, according to a YouGov survey. Another quarter feel tired “most of the time”, while a third reported feeling weary around “half of the time.”1 Therefore, it is clear many people feel they would like or need more energy.

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Last updated on 10th April 2024 by cytoffice

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Understanding supplement labels and formulations

Understanding supplement labels and formulations can often be challenging and with so many supplements to choose from, plus the wealth of information on each product label, it can be difficult to know where to start and what to look for.

In this week’s blog we will aim to simplify some of the information for you and pick out some key points to help you make an informed and educated choice when buying supplements. 

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Last updated on 10th April 2024 by cytoffice

The foundations of health: the top 3 supplements to support optimal health

When we refer to the ‘foundations of health’ we are talking about creating a solid foundation upon which we can build. Our concept of the foundations of health is centred around the three fundamental components which contribute to supporting optimal health and wellbeing.

From a nutritional perspective, a multivitamin and mineral, probiotic and essential fatty acid supplement can collectively form the foundation of health and help to build wellness from within. Let’s explore each of these three foundations in more depth…

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Last updated on 10th April 2024 by cytoffice

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Healthy habits: 5 easy tips to improve your health and wellbeing this year

As we go into a brand-new year, many of us will seize the opportunity for a new start and set goals for the year ahead. Often, these goals will focus on improving our health; be it losing weight, doing more exercise or improving our diet. The temptation can be to jump head-first into a drastic crash diet or gruelling exercise regime, but these are often very restrictive and unsustainable in the long term… and normally cast aside after a few weeks.

If this sounds familiar, and you are tired of making the same resolutions year after year, it might be time to try something new. In this week’s blog, I am proposing 5 healthy habits that you can easily implement and could have lasting benefits to your long-term health and wellbeing.

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Last updated on 10th April 2024 by cytoffice

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How to detox: planning and implementing a healthy detox

Are you looking to revamp your nutrition this year? You may have thought about throwing yourself into a detox, a juice cleanse or something similar as a way to “make up” for any Christmas over-indulgence.

In this article, we provide some practical advice on what detoxification is, how to detox, what foods to enjoy and avoid during a detox, along with a sample detox menu to give you some inspiration.

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Last updated on 10th April 2024 by cytoffice