Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts – The Basic Stuff You Need to Know

I’m often asked by friends, family or clients about nutritional facts, and when I give an explanation along the lines of what I tell...
Boost your intake of antioxidants

5 Ways to Boost Your Antioxidant Intake

  If you have been through some of the antioxidant articles here on Epigen Nutrition, you will know that they are definitely something that you...
healthy bones

Nutritional Tips for Keeping Your Bones Healthy as You Get Older

  The bones in our bodies have a few more functions than most people are aware of. Apart from storing the calcium we take in, they...
Lean plant protein

Health Benefits of Switching to a Plant Based Protein Diet

  Lately changing to a plant based type of diet has become quite popular for millions of people, and this trend doesn’t seem to be...

What is Vitamin D – And Why is It Important for...

What is Vitamin D? And why do we need it?   Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient and one of the most important vitamins which your...
overdosing on antioxidants

4 Dangers Related to Overdosing on Antioxidants

  Antioxidants are very powerful substances that can help you combat aging, protect you against chronic diseases and even more. But if you decide to overdo...
vitamin D foods list

Vitamin D Foods List – Discover the 7 Best Sources

Vitamin D also known as calciferol is a fat soluble vitamin that can help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus which are...
What are antioxidants

What Are Antioxidants?

  This is quite a complex subject, but I will try to simplify it as much as I can. Antioxidants are powerful molecules that help protect...
Vitamin D benefits

Vitamin D Benefits – 8 Facts You Really Need to Know

Vitamin D is one of the most important nutrients for your health, and regulates a number of systems within the body. But did you know...
Carbohydrate deficiency

Carbohydrate Deficiency Are You at Risk?

  A lot of the talks you hear about these days concerning carbs are mainly about what having too much of them can do to...