Nutritionn notebook

Our health writer Jackie Mitchell looks at prevention methods. IT’S Back Care Awareness Week from October 2 to 8. The campaign aims to raise awareness about back pain, causes, prevention and treatment

Don’t just use fresh herbs as garnish, says Dorothy Woods, nutritionist and private chef (healthydot.com). “Parsley, basil, coriander etc are concentrated sources of antioxidants and add bright flavou

Feel sluggish and low after a carby meal or sugar-loaded blowout? Our diet has a big impact on our mood. That’s because the gut-brain axis is connected by millions of nerves that transmit messages in

Not all sugars are created equal. Natural sugars – found in whole foods like fruit, root vegetables, and dairy – come packaged with fibre, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that slow absorption an

E xercise-induced inflammation and increased oxygen consumption during a workout can contribute to the formation of free radicals – unstable molecules that can cause oxidative stress and contribute to

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