Tag: Nhs guidance

According to NHS guidance, vitamin K is a group of vitamins essential for blood clotting and wound healing, with some evidence also suggesting it helps keep bones healthy. It is most notably recommended for newborns to prevent a serious bleeding disorder known as Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB).

According to UK health guidelines, you should eat at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. A common question is, "do peas count as one of your 5-a-day?" The short answer is yes, but with an important distinction regarding portion sizes and how often they can be counted.

According to a 2024 update from Coeliac UK, many Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in England have decided to either significantly restrict or completely withdraw the provision of gluten-free food on prescription, making it vital to understand if you can still get gluten-free bread on prescription based on your location.