Posts tagged 'Cardiovascular Health'

I have a deep-seated passion for dishes that are generously infused with garlic. To me, there's simply something magical about its robust flavour and alluring aroma. Garlic, often hailed as a super-food, is a cornerstone of Thai cuisine, elevating countless dishes with its distinctive zest and a multitude of health benefits. From comforting soups to fragrant sauces, garlic adds an irresistible depth that makes Thai food utterly captivating.

Since January the first I have been eating more green leafy vegetables such as broccoli and spinach, as well as extra virgin olive oil, whole grains, mango, kiwi and almonds. Why? Well, it seems these foods are all good sources of Vitamin E, which is a fat-soluble nutrient that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions. A month has passed, and now I feel more awake and revitalised than ever.

Let me begin by confessing that I’m not one to jump on the latest wellness trends with reckless enthusiasm. My skincare regimen is, to put it mildly, quite basic; it consists of the essentials, and not much else. I stretch whenever the thought crosses my mind, which isn’t often and I’ve dabbled with supplements on a very casual basis, having taken one or two at random.

I will definitely be amongst many when I confess I absolutely never heard of Methylated Folate during pregnancy, because all you’re ever recommended and hear about is Folic Acid. So when I heard a friend mention Methylated Folate during her pregnancy I had to find out more about it and understand it better. I wanted to increase my awareness as I didn’t feel there was enough awareness at all on Methylated Folate, so that here is my intention today; by the end of this article I hope you will be familiar with Methylated Folate, what it’s health benefits are and how we can use it in our lives not just for pregnancy, but for many other health related reasons also.

I thought what better day to talk about heart health than Valentines Day. In the great battle of life and death statistics, it appears that heart disease has taken the crown as the reigning champion of doom, sorry no stories. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have declared it the heavyweight champion of mortality. In the United Kingdom, 1 in 8 males and 1 in 14 females die from heart disease. But don’t despair, for there may be a way to dodge this vicious opponent, and it comes in the form of six extraordinary super-foods that can potentially save the day.