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10 things you NEED to know about Salt

Small amounts of salt are essential for our health. Adults only need 1g of salt per day and children even less. Too much salt is dangerous, especially in children. Worryingly, a lot of salt is added to foods...
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Obesity: Tackling the Problem – Causes, Effects, Treatments

Obesity has more than doubled worldwide since 1980. It is a condition which can lead to life threatening illnesses. The good news is, obesity is a preventable disease...
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10 Ways Diet can Improve Behaviour in Children

Research into the effect nutrition has in changing behaviour and mood in children has had mixed results. Nevertheless given that ‘We are what we eat’ is...

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Vitamins: Should my Child be taking them?

Experts agree that kids should obtain most of their vitamins from a balanced diet. However, given the reality for time and financially pressured parents, this isn’t always possible...
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What is Vitamin B12 and where does it come from?

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin which is naturally found in foods including oily fish (salmon, sardines and mackerel), eggs, milk and cheese. It can also be taken...
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7 Traditional Christmas Foods

The Christmas season is said to be the happiest time of the year. Most people find time for family gatherings, gift-giving, attending holiday events, and simply enjoying each other's company. One of the highlights...
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