Why do we need water?
Water is essential for the maintenance of optimum health and efficiency in all the body’s systems. For example, nerves do not transmit messages efficiently if they are not properly hydrated, hormone secretion is hindered and insufficient acid and digestive enzymes are secreted into the intestinal tract to break down food. Water [...]
Archive for August, 2009
The importance of water, as discussed on BBC Radio Nottingham
Posted in Nutrition News and Views, tagged advice, diet, healthy eating, nutritionist, slimming tips on August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Top Tips for August
Posted in Top Tips for a Healthy Diet, tagged advice, diet, food choices, health, healthy eating, healthy foods, nutrition, nutritionist, slimming tips, summer on August 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
1. Beware of trans-fats. These fats are formed during food processing when liquid fats are turned into solid fats to prolong the shelf life of the product and recent research has found that trans-fats may be more damaging to arteries than saturated fats. They are found in many processed foods, such as ready meals, and [...]
