nutribase

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01/11/2023

Roasted winter vegetables . Ten minutes prep, twenty minutes in the air fryer. Delicious 😍

08/05/2023

Science alert!
For anyone interested in looking a little deeper into the function of B vitamins as cofactors for energy production - have a look at this.

You may remember the Krebs's Cycle or Citric Acid Cycle from school but we were never shown the role of B vitamins. You can see on this infographic where B's are utilised.

08/05/2023

Two Bee's today! And again enforcing the role of B vitamins for energy.
Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic Acid
From the Greek word pantos meaning 'everywhere' reflecting it's wide distribution in foods. Found in beef, wholegrains, potatoes, broccoli, mushrooms and avocado to name a few. You will have adequate intake by eating a varied diet.
It's primary function is to support red cell production, energy production and adrenal hormone production.
Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine
Widely distributed in a variety of foods, including potatoes, banana, prunes and avocado. B6 often used therapeutically alongside Magnesium for female health, and is a coenzyme for numerous metabolic processes in the body.

18/03/2023

Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin
Supports metabolism helping digest and extract energy from food, converting carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy in the form of “ATP.” That’s why Riboflavin deficiency contributes fatigue, poor cognition, and a sluggish metabolism.
It also helps in metabolism of other vitamins such as B3, B6, K and Folic acid (Vitamin B9), again demonstrating why the B vitamins are often found together in nature and whole foods.
Good sources in spinach, almonds, mushrooms & eggs
PS - This is the one that makes your wee go yellow! - any excess from supplements is excreted.

18/03/2023

Nutrient rich purple sprouting broccoli in my veg box this week 😀

02/03/2023

Vitamin B1 or Thiamine has a key role in energy production and the health of our nervous system.
Good sources include whole grains, brown rice, pork, avocado, nuts and seeds.
Due to modern milling processes and the use of refined flours, the B1 content of foods is greatly reduced - in fact white or 'polished' rice is depleted of thiamine.
Oats, beans and lentils also have modest amounts.
Top tips:
Switch to brown rice
Snack on unsalted nuts and seeds

02/03/2023

B is for... Vitamin B complex
All vitamins in this group are water soluble and are not stored very well in the body, hence they are needed daily in our diet or via supplements. They are grouped together as they have similar functions but often need each other to perform best, which is why they are commonly found together in food sources.
These are your vitamins for vitality, energy, mental clarity, relaxation, hormone function, skin health and more..
I think these vitamins deserve an individual mention, so further posts to follow with some tips on optimising your B vitamin intake 😃

26/02/2023

Some ideas for February