Ask the experts: Folic acid bread fortification
Q: "I realise the government has decided to hold off adding folic acid...
Ask the experts: Iodine for vegetarians
Q: "I am a vegetarian for medical reasons and I'm concerned about getting...
Ask the experts: Weight-loss supplements
Do weight-loss dietary supplements really work?
Q: "I'm currently on the Weight Watchers programme...
Ask the experts: Vitamin K
Q: "There are so many vegetables, like broccoli and cauliflower, that contain vitamin...
Ask the experts: Selenium
Q: "What's the story with selenium? I'm always hearing we don't have enough...
Ask the experts: Folate and pregnancy
Q: "I saw a report on the news about folate and pregnant women....
Ask the experts: Magnesium for cramp
Q: "I've been told by friends that I need to take magnesium tablets...
Ask the experts: How to get folic acid
Q: "How can we get the folic acid we need?"A: Senior nutritionist Rose...
Ask the experts: Folic acid and cancer
Q: "I've heard that too much folic acid can cause cancer. What do...
The challenges of healthy ageing: Eating well for older people
There may be some downsides to an ageing body, but as they say,...
Can you have too much of a good thing?
We all know what’s good – but is more always better? HFG nutritionist...
Foods to boost zinc
How much?
The recommended daily intake (RDI) for adults is:
women 8mgmen 14mg
Vegetarians need...
Science update: Vitamin B12
All animal foods contain vitamin B12 – some foods are fortified with it...
How much calcium is in that food?
Dairy products provide good amounts of calcium our bodies can easily use but...
How much iron is in that food?
Ensure your iron intake satisfies the RDI amount relevant to your gender and...
