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What is Vitamin D? The Sunshine vitamin

15 August 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

What is Vitamin D? The Sunshine vitamin

Formed by the action of sunlight on the skin, vitamin D (chemically known as Cholecalciferol) has been called the ‘bone vitamin’ as it enables calcium and phosphorus to be absorbed to make strong bones. It’s a cross between a vitamin and a hormone and may do a lot more for our immune system and keeping us healthy than we ever realised.

Q. Is margarine high in trans fat?

7 May 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. Is margarine high in trans fat?

The question in full Q. I've read that margarine is bad for you as it is hydrogenated and so is high in trans fats. Is this correct?

Q. From a health perspective, is butter better than margarine?

22 April 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. From a health perspective, is butter better than margarine?

It all depends on your health profile. If you have high cholesterol or a history of heart disease, go for a soft margarine OR a...

Butter blends - are they any good for you?

14 August 2012 by Catherine Saxelby

Butter blends - are they any good for you?

At 80 per cent fat, pure butter’s got a great taste and is all-natural, but it’s hard to spread thinly straight from the fridge....

Butter vs Margarine. Which is best?

14 August 2012 by Catherine Saxelby

Butter vs Margarine. Which is best?

Is margarine healthier than butter? Or vice versa? This choice has been hotly debated for years and has many taking sides. The answer...