Calcium is present in many multivitamin/mineral supplements, calcium supplements, and supplements containing calcium and other nutrients like vitamin D. The main forms of calcium in dietary supplements are calcium carbonate and calcium citrate. Calcium carbonate is best absorbed with food. Some over-the-counter antacids, such as Tums and Rolaids, also contain calcium carbonate. Calcium citrate is…
There are several simple steps to support bone health beyond ensuring adequate calcium intake, with exercise being a key factor in maintaining bone health. Research indicates that not all exercises benefit bones equally. Bones benefit from a certain amount of impact or strain, making specific types of exercise more beneficial. The impact an exercise has…
World Salt Awareness Week, organised by the World Action of Salt and Health (WASH), encourages global participation in the “Less Salt Please” initiative. This initiative emphasizes that everyone, including chefs, can reduce salt usage and still enjoy flavorful food. “Less Salt Please” promotes taking control of salt in food preparation by using less salt and…
Product Serving Size Protein Calories D & J’s Nature Protein Roasted Edamame 50g 23g 220 YoPro Perform Yoghurt 175g 20g 119 Chobani Fit Yoghurt 170g 15.5 96 Rokeby Farms Smoothies (Vanilla, Espresso, Choc Honeycomb, Dutch Chocolate and Banana) 425ml 30g 251-288 Bulla High Protein Cottage Cheese 100g 12g 82 Wicked Sister High Protein Pudding (Chocolate,…
Proteins are made up of building blocks called amino acids. There are 22 amino acids required by your body to build its own proteins and tissues. It can produce all but nine of these, known as the “essential amino acids,” which must be obtained from your diet. Plant proteins generally lack one or more of…