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Iodine for babies and children: how much do they need?

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

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...
Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet By Dr Shireen Kassam, Director of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK A plant-based diet is one that focuses on the consumption of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, whilst minimising or avoiding animal-derived and...
Preventing type 2 diabetes

Preventing type 2 diabetes

Preventing type 2 diabetes Dr Shireen Kassam, Director of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Type 2 diabetes (T2D), which accounts for around 90% of all diabetes cases, is now at epidemic proportions. According to Diabetes UK, 1 in 5 adults are living with...