Omega-3. This nutrient has hit the nutritional market with a bang. We now know the importance Omega-3 has on the functioning of cells, immunity, heart health, and brain development. The brain is made up of 60% fat – the fattest organ in the human body! No wonder the brain craves fatty acids. DHA is predominatelyContinue reading “Unlocking the BRAIN’s Potential with OMEGA-3.”
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Why we all NEED more OMEGA-3.
Omega-3 is the building blocks for cells. Every single cell in our body requires Omega-3 to synthesize and function correctly. Every organ in our body needs these fatty acids as an energy source to carry out their role. Omega-3 is key to the development of the cardiovascular and central nervous system. It also aids inContinue reading “Why we all NEED more OMEGA-3.”
Four Must-Include Vitamins for Children.
Children need vitamins and minerals for a healthy immune system, growth, mental and physical development, and overall good health. Certain vitamins like Vitamin C and D are necessary for absorption of minerals, vitamin A helps keep eyes healthy, and B vitamins are necessary for helping the body make energy and metabolism, as well as participateContinue reading “Four Must-Include Vitamins for Children.”
Five Must-Include Minerals for Child Development – Childhood Nutrition Made Easy
Protein, fibre and good fats are crucial for the development of a child. However, there are some other nutrients that ideally should be included. In most cases, where your child has a ‘balanced’ diet, they will probably be getting enough. Unfortunately, there are many foods that may be looked upon as healthy, and in factContinue reading “Five Must-Include Minerals for Child Development – Childhood Nutrition Made Easy”
The 3 Basic Nutrients for Child Development
Being a parent is hard enough, trying to give the right foods to your child in the right amounts can be tricky. A range of conditions can crop in young children causing stress in both the child and the parents. Toddler’s diarrhoea is a common condition that causes a child from 1-5 years old toContinue reading “The 3 Basic Nutrients for Child Development”