Most people like to get tanned. It makes us feel good and we prefer the way we look. But have you ever wondered why exposure to the sun causes our skin to change to a darker tone? Tanning is nothing more than a defense mechanism against ultraviolet rays to protect our skin. The Sun gives […]

The need for Vitamin D in each person will vary depending on the age, sex and health of each. Level of vitamin D decreases in older people and women often have a lower level of vitamin D than men. The Food and Nutrition Committee suggests that adults over the age of 71 should increase their […]

The sun is a great source of vitamins A and D, which are very healthy for our body. However, prolonged exposure to the sun with its risks can lead to health problems in the medium and long term. Do not run from the sun, but learn how to take advantage of all its benefits. Advantages […]

What is solar radiation? It is a combination of electromagnetic radiations emitted by the Sun in the form of energy. Within these radiations they emphasize the ultraviolet rays, of which the UVA rays are those that arrive in its totality to the Earth, and the infrared rays. Types of radiation Four different types of solar […]

Omega 7 remains a great unknown to many. We hear only about omega 3, 6 and 9, but what about Omega 7? It is important to know about it, as great and important properties have been discovered, even more important than, the always referred to, Omega 3. It is known by the name of palmitoleic […]

For a single ingredient, turmeric spice manages to pack a major health punch. Sally Temple, Nutritional Therapist at Nuffield Health shares several reasons why your body will thank you for trying it. It is an ingredient with a powerful antioxidant Turmeric (Curcuma longa), the bright yellow spice used throughout Asia for centuries, has in recent decades been embraced […]