Vitamin C

If you want to avoid succumbing to countless sniffles and colds during the colder months, there are a number of steps you can take. Keeping wrapped up when outside and making sure your home is warm is a must, but you should also consider the types of foods you eat to support your immunity. Include these immunity supporting foods in your diet: 1. Oranges You need to make sure that...

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that your body can’t store, so you need to get a regular supply through the foods you eat. Elite athletes often consume higher amounts of vitamin C1 to help with recovery. But how exactly does vitamin C support them,...

Muscle soreness is an unavoidable side effect of taking care of your body through exercise. It’s incredibly common to experience aching muscles after working out, and even a long walk can bring on symptoms. It even has a name: delayed onset muscle soreness, or ‘DOMS’....

From buses to trains, public transport can be a hotbed of germs. Here’s how to boost your defences No one wants to be stuck next to that person on their daily commute who’s sneezing, sniffing and spluttering their way through the journey, but how great...

Try these homemade ice lollies packed with vitamin C – and they’re citrus-free too! Looking for a healthy ice lolly for your children, but fed up of orange and lemon flavours? It can be tricky if they – or you – have a citrus allergy...

Would you know the signs of low vitamin C levels in yourself or your family? Everyone knows that oranges contain vitamin C, but you might not know exactly how this vital vitamin works in our bodies – or if you’re getting enough. Get the lowdown...

Orange juice isn’t the only way to boost your vitamin C levels. Try this easy recipe for baked red peppers with quinoa instead. Did you know that other fruits and vegetables have as much – if not more – vitamin C than an orange? A...

Most of us will know that consuming enough vitamin C is vital for fighting pesky coughs and colds. However, eating oranges, lemons and other foods packed with vitamin C are vital for supporting the skin and maintaining good gum health too. It’s also a particularly...

Butternut squash and spinach make a lovely veggie filling for lasagne, and to be honest, this one is so delicious meat eaters will love it too. Suitable for Vegetarians Serves 6 Prep time 1 hour Cook time 45 minutes Nutrients per serving: Energy Total fat...