According to scientific evidence, vitamin C is an essential nutrient that we simply cannot do without, especially as it’s not produced by the human body and must be sought from the diet.

The onset of autumn brings many changes, not just to the weather but also to our health and wellbeing.

Discover how good nutrition can help spark-up the old grey matter and get the whole family prepped and ready for the classroom or boardroom, after a long hot summer of downtime…

Getting through a scorching summer filled with family outings and boozy barbecues involves a great deal of stress management, skin care and liver support – so you need to familiarise yourself with the nutrients that help you sail through the sunshine months unscathed!

The holiday season is well and truly underway and the prospect of long lazy days in the sun may soon become a reality for many of us.

With summer just around the corner we thought it would be a good idea to ask fitness expert Claire McGrath for her top five best fitness and lifestyle tips to help get us all ready for a long hot summer! Here’s what she recommends...

Beauty comes from within and that is very much tied to how healthy you feel. If you’re sleeping well, not carrying extra weight and exercising regularly it really does feel like you’re radiating energy and beauty.

Most of us take for granted robust health, strong bones and mobility. However, unfortunately with increasing age and possibly not enough care and attention to our lifestyle habits and dietary patterns these youthful attributes are likely to become an issue. A healthy immune system and good strong bone structure are important factors in the quest for good quality of life well into old age.

Is elevated cholesterol really a problem? In a word, absolutely!

A well-balanced vegetarian diet could do wonders for your health and vitality, as scientific studies continue to reveal some of the benefits of vegetarian diets for supporting cardiovascular health, reducing some risk factors and supporting normal cholesterol levels and weight management.

However, it is also true that you can’t just rely on calcium to support the health and maintenance of strong bones!