mineral deficiencies
Minerals, such as magnesium, play a critical role in maintaining health and many people don’t eat a mineral-rich diet. Vegetables, especially leafy greens, are an excellent source of some minerals, like magnesium., but do you lose magnesium when you cook these veggies? Find out what science says.
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?
How healthy is your diet? A new study shows people who eat an American diet may not get enough of seven essential nutrients. Find out what these nutrients are and how to make sure you’re getting enough of them for good health.
Female athletes and women who exercise need to be concerned about nutrition. Not only is it necessary to monitor amounts of macronutrients like protein, fat, and carbs, micronutrients are important too. Here are three important mineral deficiencies that female athletes need to be aware of.
