Iodine for babies and children: how much do they need?
Iodine for babies and children: how much do they need? by Dr Miriam Martinez-Biarge Iodine is a vital nutrient at all ages. Our thyroid gland takes iodine from the blood, combines it with the amino acid tyrosine and makes thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and...
The health benefits of nuts and seeds
The health benefits of nuts and seeds By Isabelle Sadler, PBHP UK Research Assistant and MSc Nutrition Student Photo by Maksim Shutov on Unsplash Nuts and seeds are a fundamental part of a plant-based diet, providing a rich source of protein, unsaturated fats and...
Plant-based diets for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases
Plant-based diets for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases By Michael Metoudi, RD What is cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) defines a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels. The most common type is coronary heart...
