Nutrient Information Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. It plays a major role in the cell antioxidant defense system and is exclusively obtained from the diet. It has numerous important roles within the body because of its antioxidant activity. Oxidation […]
Zinc – Nutrient Information Zinc is a trace mineral, which means we only need very small amounts. However, zinc is necessary for almost 100 different enzymes to carry out vital chemical reactions. It is a major player in the creation […]
Selenium – Nutrient Information Selenium is a trace mineral, which means we only need a small amount of it. However, selenium is an essential component of various enzymes and proteins. Selenium helps to make DNA and protect against cell damage […]
Folate – Nutrient Information There are a variety of B vitamins, including folate, known as B complex vitamins. Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9, a water-soluble vitamin. Folate helps to form DNA and RNA and is involved in […]
This Mental Health Awareness Week, MetMUnch has brought together some exceptional colleagues to demonstrate the kindness, collaboration, ambition and creativity that characterises Manchester Met, to produce a fantastic resource that aims to help people with a holistic approach to wellbeing. […]
Vitamin D – Nutrient Information Did you know that more than 25% of adults in the UK are deficient in vitamin D, and that Vitamin D is also the only vitamin that is a hormone? There is also evidence suggesting […]
As it is Sugar Awareness Week we wanted to enlighten you on one of the ways that you might be consuming more sugar than you thought. Often, the the focus is on the sugar in soft drinks, sweets and every […]
The gluten-free diet: Possibly the biggest diet trend of the 21st century, there are copious amounts of gluten free products available to purchase these days making it accessible to all. For those that cannot tolerate gluten, this accessibility means that […]
It’s time to ditch the soups, salad season is upon us and what a perfect way to get in your 5 a day. The thought of salads may seem boring to you though right? That’s where we go wrong, salads […]
Ok, so issues regarding food waste aren’t exactly brand new information for most people in the UK, especially since research published by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) found that the UK created around 10 million tonnes of waste […]
