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Vitamins · Healthy weight · Movement
Vitamins, weight & sport. Made simple.
Clear, friendly information about vitamins, feeling healthy, and finding movement you actually enjoy.
Which foods give you which vitamins. When to take supplements so they really work. Why sleep and stress matter as much as your plate. And how to find a sport that feels good, not like a punishment.
- 01 VitaminsWhat’s in your food and when to take what
- 02 Healthy weightSleep, stress and plates, not just numbers
- 03 MovementFind the sport that suits you
No hype · No strict diets · No pressure
Vitamins · Part 1
Where to find your vitamins
Most vitamins and minerals come from everyday food. The more colours and food groups on your plate, the more of them you get, often without thinking about it.
Food first
A varied diet covers most needs for most people. Supplements can help fill a specific gap, for example vitamin D in darker months or B12 on a vegan diet. Check with a doctor before you start one.
NutrientHelps withWhere to find it
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AVitamin A
Normal vision, healthy skin
Carrots, sweet potato, spinach, eggs, red peppers
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B12Vitamin B12
Energy release, nerves, red blood cells
Fish, meat, eggs, milk, yogurt. On a vegan diet: fortified plant milks and cereals
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CVitamin C
Immune system, skin, helps you absorb iron
Bell peppers, oranges, kiwi, strawberries, broccoli
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DVitamin D
Bones, muscles, immune system
Salmon, sardines, egg yolks, fortified foods. Your skin also makes it in sunlight
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EVitamin E
Protects cells
Almonds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, olive and sunflower oil
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KVitamin K
Blood clotting, bones
Kale, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce
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B9Folate
Cell growth, especially important before and during pregnancy
Leafy greens, lentils, chickpeas, avocado, asparagus
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FeIron
Carries oxygen in your blood, fights tiredness
Red meat, lentils, beans, tofu, spinach, pumpkin seeds
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MgMagnesium
Muscles, nerves, energy
Nuts, seeds, oats, whole grains, bananas, dark chocolate
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CaCalcium
Bones and teeth
Milk, yogurt, cheese, fortified plant milks, tofu, almonds
Vitamins · Part 2
When and how to take them
If you take supplements, timing and pairing matter. Some vitamins need fat to be absorbed, some work better on an empty stomach, and some block each other. Here is a simple guide.
Tip: take tablets with a full glass of water. It helps them dissolve and go down easily.
Morning08:00
With water or breakfast
- B vitamins (incl. B12)They help turn food into energy, so many people prefer them in the morning. Taken late, some people find them too stimulating.
- Vitamin CAny time of day, with water or food. Great together with iron.
- IronBest absorbed on an empty stomach, 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast, with water or orange juice. If it upsets your stomach, take it with a light meal.
With a meal13:00
Lunch or dinner that contains some fat
- Vitamins A, D, E and KThey dissolve in fat, not water. Take them with food that has olive oil, eggs, avocado, nuts or fish, and your body absorbs much more.
- MultivitaminWith food. It is easier on the stomach and covers the fat-soluble vitamins inside it.
- CalciumWith food, and in smaller doses spread through the day. Keep it away from your iron.
Evening21:00
With dinner or before sleep
- MagnesiumMany people take it with dinner or about an hour before bed, because it supports muscle relaxation.
- Calcium (if you take iron in the morning)The evening is an easy way to keep the two apart.
- Omega-3With your evening meal if it contains some fat. It also reduces fishy aftertaste.
✓Good pairs
- Iron + vitamin C. Orange juice, kiwi or peppers can help your body absorb much more iron, especially from plants.
- Vitamin D + a meal with fat. Eggs, fish, avocado or a drizzle of olive oil.
- Vitamin D + vitamin K. They often come together and work on bones as a team.
- Any tablet + a full glass of water.
✕Keep apart
- Iron + coffee or tea. Substances in coffee and tea block iron absorption. Wait 1 to 2 hours between them.
- Iron + calcium or milk. They compete with each other. Leave about 2 hours in between.
- Zinc + iron in high doses. Take them at different times of day.
- Vitamins A, D, E, K on an empty stomach. Without some fat, much less is absorbed.
This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, take medication or have a health condition, ask your doctor or pharmacist how and when to take supplements.
Healthy weight · Part 1
Your weight is more than a number
A scale shows one number at one moment. It says nothing about how you sleep, how much energy you have or how you feel in your body. Being healthy is about how your body works, not about hitting a figure.
Why the number moves
Your weight can easily change by 1 to 2 kg within a single day. That is normal and usually not fat. It is mostly:
- Water you drank
- A salty meal
- Food still digesting
- Time of day
- Hormones and cycle
- Yesterday’s workout
If you like to weigh yourself, look at the trend over weeks, not one morning.
Better signs your body is doing well
- 01You wake up restedSleep is regular and refreshing most nights.
- 02Energy lasts all dayNo big afternoon crash.
- 03Digestion feels easyRegular, comfortable, no constant bloating.
- 04You recover wellTiredness after activity passes within a day or two.
- 05Your mood is steadyFood and movement feel calm, not stressful.
- 06You feel strongerStairs, bags and long walks get easier.
Healthy habits change how you feel long before they change a number. Start there.
Healthy weight · Part 2
Sleep, stress and your plate
A healthy body is not built only in the kitchen. How you sleep and how stressed you feel change your hunger, cravings and energy just as much as what you eat.
Sleep7–9 h
Most adults need 7 to 9 hours. After a short night, the hormones that control hunger shift: you feel hungrier and crave sweet, quick energy. Good sleep also helps muscles recover.
- Go to bed and wake up at similar times
- No coffee after about 2 pm
- Dim lights and screens in the last hour
Less stress
Long-term stress keeps your body on alert.
When stress lasts for weeks, the stress hormone cortisol stays high. That can disturb sleep, increase appetite and cravings, and make it harder to feel good in your body. Lowering stress is part of being healthy, not a luxury.
Small daily resets
- 10-minute walk outside
- Slow breathing for 2 minutes
- Regular meals, no skipping
- Time with people you like
A healthy plate
- ½ vegetables and fruit
- ¼ protein
- ¼ whole grains
Add a little healthy fat and a glass of water. No food is banned, this is just a simple shape to aim for most of the time.
- Protein
- Keeps you full and repairs muscles. Fish, eggs, beans, tofu, chicken, yogurt.
- Fibre
- Good digestion and steady fullness. Vegetables, fruit, oats, lentils.
- Complex carbs
- Slow, steady energy. Brown rice, potatoes, wholegrain bread.
- Healthy fats
- Help absorb vitamins A, D, E, K. Olive oil, nuts, avocado, fish.
Movement
Find the movement you actually enjoy
The best sport is the one you happily come back to. For one person that is the gym. For someone else it is swimming, a dance class or slow stretching. Exercise should never feel like punishment.
Swimming
Good for: heart and lungs, whole body, gentle on joints.
You might like it if: you love water and a calm, quiet workout.
Stretching & yoga
Good for: flexibility, balance, back comfort, calming stress.
You might like it if: you want slow, mindful movement.
Dance class
Good for: heart, coordination, mood, memory.
You might like it if: you love music and moving with other people.
Cycling
Good for: heart, legs, getting outdoors.
You might like it if: you like exploring or want to move on the way to work.
Running
Good for: heart, stamina, clearing your head.
You might like it if: you want something simple you can do anywhere.
Tennis & team sports
Good for: speed, reactions, social life.
You might like it if: you enjoy a game, a partner or a team.
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Why your body needs to move
- Heart and lungs work better and tire less.
- Muscles and bones stay strong as you get older.
- Mood improves and stress goes down.
- Sleep gets deeper on active days.
- Joints stay mobile and everyday tasks feel easier.
Mix it up
Your body likes variety. Different activities train different things, so try to combine a few across the week.
Cardiowalking, swimming, cycling
Strengthgym, bodyweight, pilates
Flexibilitystretching, yoga
Balancedance, yoga, tennis
A simple guide: about 150 minutes of moderate activity a week (like brisk walking), plus some strength work twice a week. Every bit counts, even 10 minutes.
No stress rule
If you dread it, change it.
Signs you are pushing too hard: constant soreness, poor sleep, low mood, no joy. Rest more, go lighter, or try a different activity. Movement should add energy to your life, not take it away.
How it all connects
One good habit helps the next
Vitamins, weight and sport are not separate topics. Sleep gives you energy to move. Moving helps you sleep and feel real hunger. Good food gives your body the vitamins it needs to recover. Tap a step in the circle to see how.
You don’t need to change everything
Pick one thing this week: an earlier bedtime, a glass of water with breakfast, or a walk you enjoy. The rest of the circle starts moving with it.
Sleep
Good sleep resets hunger hormones, repairs muscles and helps you handle stress.
Sleep
Energy
Movement
Appetite
Food & vitamins
Recovery
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