7 Amazing Bioactive Compounds in Green Tea and Their Benefits
Green tea is a healthy beverage. But antioxidants aren’t the only bioactive compound in a cup of green tea.
February 13, 2022
Tag: minerals
Can Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies Make It Harder to Lose Weight?
We think of obesity and weight gain as being a product of eating too much and moving too little, but its’ more complicated than that. Some sources suggest that difficulty losing weight may come from a deficiency of certain dietary micronutrients. Is there any evidence of this?
March 29, 2020
The Two Most Important Minerals for Heart Health That You’re Not Getting Enough Of
Two minerals, in particular, play a key role in heart health. Unfortunately, a substantial portion of the population isn’t getting enough. Find out what they are and how to ensure you’re getting enough in your diet.
September 30, 2018
Do You Need More of Certain Vitamins as You Age?
We know how important it is to eat a healthy diet and get a balanced array of vitamins and minerals. But, do these requirements change with age? Find out whether you need more of certain minerals and vitamins as you grow older.
February 4, 2018
Vitamins, Minerals, & Athletic Performance: Which Micronutrients Are of Greatest Concern?
Do you need more of certain micronutrients if you exercise? Find out what micronutrients may be an issue for athletic performance if you work out regularly and how to get them.
August 6, 2017
4 Key Types of Nutrients for Brain Health
In the quest for a healthy body, don’t forget about the importance of brain health. Here are four types of key nutrients and compounds to include in your diet to help age-proof your brain.
January 1, 2017
6 Vitamins and Minerals You Should Think Twice Before Taking as a Supplement
Supplement companies would have you believe that you need supplemental vitamins and minerals for good health. However, supplemental doses of some minerals and vitamins may actually be harmful. Here are six you should know about.
December 26, 2016
How to Tap Into the Power of Nutrient Synergy
Vitamins and minerals don’t act independently of one another. In fact, some minerals and vitamins are synergistic, meaning they enhance one another. Unfortunately, some also compete with one another. Find out more about the power of nutrient synergy and why getting vitamins and minerals from whole foods, not supplements, is best.
August 21, 2016
Functional and Fortified Foods: What Are They and How Do They Differ?
The world of food continues to get more confusing. For example, do you know the difference between functional foods and fortified foods? If not, read on and discover what each is, how they differ from each other, and their potential impact on your health.
August 16, 2015
Is Butter Healthy – or Not?
Butter still gets a bad rap from some sources because of its high saturated fat content but that’s beginning to change. A recent study calls into question whether the saturated fat in sources like butter are harmful after all. Find out more about butter and whether it’s a healthy addition to your diet.
May 18, 2014
Trace Minerals: What They Are and How Exercise Affects Them
What are trace minerals – and do you need more of them if you do strenuous workouts? Find out more about these under appreciated minerals, how they’re impacted by exercise and how to make sure you’re getting enough of them.
May 19, 2013
What Are Anti-Nutrients and How Do They Impact Your Health?
It seems like everything has its opposite. There’s left and right, up and down, front and back and male and female, hot and cold, to name a few. This even applies to the nutritional world. Just as there are nutrients your body needs, there are also anti-nutrients that work against the activity of nutrients in
March 3, 2013