These are foods with simple carbs. Bad carbs rarely have any nutritional value. Carbs usually considered good are complex carbs, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans and legumes. These are not only processed more slowly, but they also contain a bounty of other nutrients. The ...
If they're not part of a fry-up, eggs can be a really healthy breakfast. British Lion says that eggs are an "excellent source of protein". They also contain high levels of vitamins A, B2, B12 and D, selenium, and lots more. Plus you can poach, scramble, or boil them (among othe...
Plant foods contain beta-carotene, which is a precursor of vitamin A, meaning that it gets converted inside the body into an active vitamin A form. Great sources are carrots, pumpkin and squash, sweet potatoes, mango, cantaloupe, apricots, kale and spinach. Vitamin K (daily requirement, 1mc...
Reducing your intake of sugary drinks as well as foods which are high in calories and low in nutrients such as cakes, biscuits, sweets (have these only occasionally!). Making sure your multivitamin includes (in addition to vitamin B12 and calcium) iodine and vitamin D; everyone in the UK ...
And then I had a mini party for myself, gorged on all the foods I shouldn’t eat, and went to bed with food in my belly for the last time. Days 1-3 (Me. 7am. Looking like some sort of a wild animal.) My first surprise was that Soylent tasted fine, familiar even. It’s ea...
Supplements are necessary because even the best diet in the world mayl not contain all the nutrients you need to give you the best chance of conceiving. Folic Acid It is now known that folic acid can prevent spina bifida in your baby, and it is essential that you get plenty both before...