https://www.behealthynow.co.uk Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:04:50 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/vitamin-k2-mk4-vs-mk7/ https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/vitamin-k2-mk4-vs-mk7/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:04:47 +0000 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/?p=26551 MK-4 and MK-7 are both forms of vitamin K2, but they don’t behave in quite the same way in the body. If you’re choosing a K2 supplement, MK-7 is usually the more practical option because it stays in the body much longer and can have an effect at much smaller doses. That doesn’t make MK-4 […]]]> https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/vitamin-k2-mk4-vs-mk7/feed/ 0 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/sulphur-dioxide-in-food/ https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/sulphur-dioxide-in-food/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:30:53 +0000 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/?p=26523 If you’ve noticed sulphur dioxide on a food label, you may have wondered whether it’s safe or something you should avoid. For most people, the amounts found in food don’t seem to cause a problem. But some people are sensitive to it, and there are also questions around the possible effects of higher long-term intake. […]]]> https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/sulphur-dioxide-in-food/feed/ 0 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/natural-health/does-propolis-help-with-allergies/ https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/natural-health/does-propolis-help-with-allergies/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:45:41 +0000 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/?p=26491 Bee propolis is a resin-like substance bees make from plants and use to protect the hive. People use it for a range of things, from soothing a sore throat to helping with minor skin problems and wound healing, and many people also take it for immune support. But can propolis also help with allergies? The […]]]> https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/natural-health/does-propolis-help-with-allergies/feed/ 0 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/can-whole-grain-bread-help-you-lose-weight/ https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/can-whole-grain-bread-help-you-lose-weight/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:31:01 +0000 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/?p=26467 If you’re trying to lose weight, you don’t need to stop eating bread. Whole grain bread can actually be a good choice because it is usually higher in fibre and often higher in protein than white bread. Both can help make it more filling and keep you satisfied for longer. Whole grain bread includes whole […]]]> https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/can-whole-grain-bread-help-you-lose-weight/feed/ 1 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/natural-health/arnica-for-bruises-does-it-work/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:38:00 +0000 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/?p=18588 Arnica is one of those remedies many people reach for as soon as a bruise appears. I’ve used it myself for years, especially after minor injuries. When I fell and badly bruised my ankle in the past, it did seem to help, but with everyday bruises I’m less convinced that it makes a dramatic difference. […]]]> https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/folic-acid-in-bread/ https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/folic-acid-in-bread/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:08:16 +0000 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/?p=26392 Folic acid has been added to bread and other grain products in the US for decades, and from December 2026 it will also be added to most non-wholemeal wheat flour in the UK. Canada and Australia already have similar fortification programmes. It is added for a good reason. Folic acid can help prevent serious birth […]]]> https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/folic-acid-in-bread/feed/ 0 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/magnesium-and-neuropathy/ https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/magnesium-and-neuropathy/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:45:04 +0000 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/?p=26347 If you’re experiencing burning, tingling, numbness or nerve pain, you may have come across magnesium as something that could help. There is some research to support this. Magnesium is important for normal nerve function, and low levels can cause symptoms such as numbness and tingling. Some studies have also found benefits in people with nerve […]]]> https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/magnesium-and-neuropathy/feed/ 0 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/vitamin-d2-vs-d3/ https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/vitamin-d2-vs-d3/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:20:24 +0000 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/?p=26319 If you’ve ever looked at vitamin D supplements, you’ve probably noticed that some contain vitamin D2 and others D3. They are both forms of vitamin D, but they are not quite the same. Both can raise vitamin D levels and help prevent or correct deficiency, although research shows that D3 generally does a better job […]]]> https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/vitamin-d2-vs-d3/feed/ 0 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/healthiest-bread-uk/ https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/healthiest-bread-uk/#respond Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:53:30 +0000 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/?p=26248 Choosing the healthiest bread in UK supermarkets is not as simple as picking the darkest loaf or one labelled sourdough. A good wholemeal bread is often a healthier everyday choice, but fibre, salt, added sugar, oils and preservatives all matter too. In this guide, I’ve compared some of the best supermarket options, including sliced loaves, […]]]> https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/healthiest-bread-uk/feed/ 0 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/elemental-magnesium/ https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/elemental-magnesium/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:17:20 +0000 https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/?p=26220 When I first started buying magnesium supplements, I realised how confusing the labels could be. One number appeared on the front, another on the back, and most times you needed several capsules to get the advertised amount. That is when I learned how important elemental magnesium is. So what does it actually mean, how do […]]]> https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/nutrition/elemental-magnesium/feed/ 0