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Nutri Advanced – MegaMag Calmeze

Nutri Advanced – MegaMag Calmeze

‘MegaMag Calmeze contains magnesium and B vitamins, together with vitamin C. Magnesium, thiamine, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin C all contribute to normal psychological function and normal functioning of the immune system.’ MegaMag Calmeze is a powder supplement that contains six essential nutrients – magnesium, B vitamins (B1, B2, B6 and B6) and vitamin C – and four amino acids: glycine, L-glutamine, L-theanine and L-taurine. All of these ingredients are effective at reducing stress and anxiety levels, promoting…

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This Month’s Top Picks

This Month’s Top Picks

Advertisement Give your gut a rest! Trouble getting enough sleep? It could be down to your gut. The gut is largely responsible for the production of the ‘happy hormone’ serotonin, which is needed to make the ‘relaxation hormone’, melatonin. Taking a multi-strain live bacteria supplement could boost the production of these hormones and potentially help to improve the body’s natural circadian rhythms, and gut-brain communication leading to improved sleeping patterns. Bio-Kult is a scientifically developed, advanced multi-strain live bacteria formula…

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Brain Boosters

Brain Boosters

We reveal the foods that boost brainpower and concentration. Are you doing what you can to nourish your brain? Making sure your brain is getting all the nutrients it needs can optimise your focus, concentration, memory, and even intelligence, both now and into old age. Nutritionist Cassandra Barns reveals her six favourite foods for boosting your brain: Salmon Oily fish such as salmon are high in an omega-3 fatty acid called DHA. DHA is found in high levels in the grey…

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Higher Nature – Exam Support Products

Higher Nature – Exam Support Products

Independently owned British business, Higher Nature, has over 20 years of experience in pioneering nutrition, creating unique and effective supplements for optimum health. After the successful launch of their ‘Kidz’ range, Higher Nature continues to develop products suitable to specific life stages – including a pioneering range formulated specifically for teens and young adults. Multi Vit Shots £7.99 14 sachets The first of its kind, these Multi Vit Shots take the form of ‘dissolve-on-the-tongue’ sachets of cherry cola flavour powder…

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Wild Garlic Pesto

Wild Garlic Pesto

By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey Wild garlic or ramsons, as they are also known, are quite easy to find for free. Usually found in broad clumps in deciduous woodland areas or by river banks, wild garlic can be identified by its long, wide leaves and when in full bloom, pretty white star-like flowers. The strong garlic smell is unmistakable. They are delicious in a wealth of recipes – stews, soups, dressings and of course pesto. This is wonderful served with…

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Shape Up

Shape Up

Struggling to keep up your strict diet and exercise regime to help you squeeze back into your favourite jeans? Don’t stress, we’ve asked the experts for their weight loss tricks and tips to help get us back on track. Decrease your waistline with vitamin D Did you know that the sunshine supplement, vitamin D, could be linked to weight loss in obese and overweight people who are deficient in this nutrient? This is according to research conducted by Dr. Luisella Vigna…

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BetterYou – Magnesium Flakes and Oil

BetterYou – Magnesium Flakes and Oil

BetterYou are experts in transdermal magnesium and oral vitamin sprays, the company strongly believe in the benefits of absorbing vital nutrients through the skin – which in trials has proved to be more effective than traditional tablets and capsules. Magnesium Flakes £3.49 150g ‘An aid to skin and bone health and relief from muscle stiffness and cramping.’ BetterYou’s Magnesium Flakes are a great way to ensure your intake of the essential mineral magnesium and they are really easy to use…

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Lemony Asparagus Red Risotto

Lemony Asparagus Red Risotto

By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey A delicious comforting dish. Red rice has a wonderful nutty flavour and makes a healthier option to white refined rice. You could also use quinoa or a mixture of buckwheat and quinoa. Red Rice is rich in anthocyanins, antioxidants that can help protect the body’s cells from damage. It also contains plenty of soluble fibre making it useful for stabling blood sugar. (serves 2)  Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 2…

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Sleep Solutions

Sleep Solutions

We discover the best natural remedies for a good nights sleep. Not getting enough sleep each night can be detrimental to our health and well-being. Sleep is vital for many of the body’s processes, it supports healthy brain function and helps maintain our physical health too. In children and teenagers, it also helps support their growth and development. The harmful effects of sleep deficiency can occur instantly, but for others, they can present themselves slowly over time. So it may…

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Avocado, Orange & Sea Vegetable Salad with Sprouted Seeds

Avocado, Orange & Sea Vegetable Salad with Sprouted Seeds

By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey A simple vibrant salad easy to assemble and delicious served on its own as a light meal or as an accompaniment to seafood or pan fried steak or tofu. Watercress is a cruciferous vegetables known for its protein content and exceptional nutritional profile. One cup (34 grams) of chopped watercress contains 0.8 grams of protein and 100% of your RDI of vitamin K. As cooking watercress decreases its antioxidant content it is best eaten raw. …

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