Fruits and vegetables are one of the healthiest foods you can eat but they may not be as healthy as they were a half-decade ago. Find out why and what you can do to get the most nutrition from the produce you eat.
Vitamin C – you can’t live without it but it may be important for more reasons than you think. For example, some research shows it may play a role in fat loss. Find out more.
At one time, people thought vitamin C might prevent the common cold. Whether it has any effect at all on upper respiratory infections is still unproven, but a new study points out another possible advantage of dietary and high doses of vitamin C – it may offer some of the same benefits exercise does. Find out more about this intriguing finding.
Who has time for colds? Unfortunately, cold season is drawing near. Read on and discover 5 ways to lower your risk for upper respiratory infections this winter.
No doubt fruits and vegetables offer a multitude of health benefits, but can they actually make your skin look younger and more attractive? Intriguing research suggests that eating a diet rich in fresh produce can improve the color of your skin and even protect your skin against aging. Discover yet another reason to eat your fruits and veggies.
Garlic – could there be a more potent way to add flavor to food? What are just as compelling are the health benefits of garlic. Read on and discover why adding more garlic to your diet can pay off with better health.
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.
We all know that varieties of citrus can serve as excellent sources of vitamin C, but some people just aren’t big fans of fruits like oranges. Fortunately, there are plenty of other ways to get your daily dose of this vital nutrient. Here are five surprising sources of vitamin C:
Do you take vitamin supplements, thinking it might help you achieve your exercise endurance and fitness goals? It might be time to rethink this practice. A new study shows some vitamins and supplements may actually interfere with the health benefits of exercise. Find out more.
It’s not how much you eat, when it comes to vitamins and minerals – it’s how much your body absorbs. A number of factors can reduce the absorption of some vitamins and minerals – from how you cook a food to what you eat it with. Find out more.
Christmas is a time for celebration and with celebration comes a lot of food. If you’re looking to keep the waistline trim during winter, you’ll want to take a look at these healthy foods. Eat these and you’ll come out of winter looking trim and ready for summer.
If you work out do you need more vitamin C? There’s no doubt that it’s important to get enough vitamin C for health but can getting more of it improve your exercise performance or help you recover better? Find out what research shows about the link between vitamin C and exercise.
