Nutrition

Nutritional Needs of Teens

08 Jun: Nutritional Needs of Teens

The teen years are second only to pregnancy and lactation for high nutrient requirements. The best way to ensure you are getting all of these nutrients is to eat a diverse diet high in different coloured fruits and vegetables, whole grains (such as brown rice, quinoa, barley, and millet), legumes and beans, lean meats (or alternatives) and low fat dairy (or alternatives).

Male prenatal

25 Oct: A Male Prenatal?

We all recognize the importance of prenatal supplements for women. But can men benefit too? Women are encouraged to take a nutritional supplement for at least three months before getting pregnant and I think men should do the same!