minerals

Whether you’re taking part in Veganuary or have been living a life powered by plants for a while, it’s handy to know which supplements and minerals can offer you some extra support. Although some people think a vegan lifestyle meets all the daily nutritional requirements, you may find that there are some crucial things lacking in a vegan diet, and begin to wonder what vitamins and supplements should a vegan take.

The sunshine vitamin has received a lot of attention in recent years and has even overtaken vitamin C as the most popular health supplement. But why is vitamin D so important?

Our increasingly internal lifestyle and sun protection has led to the World Health Organisation estimate that at least 1 in 5 adults have insufficient levels of vitamin D.

New research has underscored just how many of us are missing out on important nutrients in our diets. The findings show that more than 50 per cent of women are living with a deficiency of selenium and more than a quarter are below recommended levels of both iron and potassium.

You have probably never given much consideration to what quantity of potassium you eat every day. Or selenium or magnesium for that matter. Perhaps you should. Because these are three minerals that have vital roles to play in our nutrition and our health. And yet millions of us in Britain simply do not consume enough of them.

Nutrition and Hydration Week (12-18 March) is an important annual campaign which focuses on promoting awareness and encouraging people to ensure good nutrition and hydration as part of their daily diet. It is really important people maintain a good diet and stay hydrated. If you're looking at ways of improving your diet, here are a few things that could help.

Turmeric and its main ingredient, curcumin, have both shown to be powerful antioxidants tied to numerous health benefits. And in a recent study curcumin has been shown to improve mood and memory loss.