Micronutrients

Folate is an essential nutrient required as part of two coenzymes necessary for DNA synthesis and new cell development. Folate deficiency can severely affect your health and in women may adversely affect foetal development.

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient which functions in a variety of important metabolic mechanisms in your body. Deficiency of vitamin B12 can severely affect your health and may be caused by insufficient dietary intake as well as poor absorption.

Brown rice contains more nutrients than white rice and is thought to promote health. However, both brown and white rice may contain arsenic and toxins which may negatively affect your health. What should you do?

Vitamins are essential for life, but we only need to consume them in very samll amounts. Read on to find out more about these "vital amines".

Banana, potato, avocado, lentils and many other foods are good sources of potassium: an essential micronutrient. Why is potassium essential and are you getting enough?