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.
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.
No one likes being sick, but winter brings with it a host of nasty viruses, including the biggest threat – influenza. Fortunately, what you eat impacts how well your immune system does its job of countering those threats. Here’s what you should be eating to stay healthy this winter.
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.
Should you take a multivitamins or not? If you tell yourself there’s no harm to doing so, you may be wrong. Some research suggests that taking vitamins in supplemental form CAN be harmful. Find out more.
Micronutrients – you need them for good health, but can they help you control hunger too? Find out what micronutrients are, where you find them and how they can help you get a handle on hunger and food cravings.
Ready to visit your Farmer’s market? Spring it on its way and the veggie choices have never been better. Discover five spring vegetables to add to your diet as the weather becomes milder and learn more about their nutritional benefits
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.
The humble spinach leaf is already well-recognized for its nutritional value. In fact, spinach is packed with so many beneficial nutrients, vitamins and minerals that it could almost be considered nature’s own vitamin pill.
Whole grains are a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. If you’re ready to try something new, discover the world of ancient grains, grains that still exist in their natural, unaltered states. Here are five that are worthy of adding to your diet.
Zinc isn’t a mineral most athletes are concerned about but maybe they should be. Find out why it’s important to have the proper zinc levels if you do high-intensity exercise and what foods are the best sources.
Spring is a time of change and a chance to re-evaluate your eating habits. Is your diet a little less “clean” than it was before winter started? Time to get back on track. Here are clean eating tips for spring you can use to make your diet healthier.
