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Do You Need Supplements As You Age
This question has different answers depending on where you are coming from and what culture.
If a person gets a balanced variety of foods in their diet there is probably no need for
vitamin and mineral supplements.
There is a section of the population that don’t really get enough variety in their diet, and really just stick [...]
How Does Our Body Use Food For Nutrients
When a person eats food, the process of how the body gets its nutrients is called digestion. This breaks food down into its respective nutrients.
Carbohydrates get broken down into single units of sugars, protein into amino acids and fats into fatty acids. This process of receiving nutrients actually starts when you chew the food. [...]
Herbs, They Give Your Meals More Than Just Flavor
Natural spices and herbs do a lot more than add a touch of color to your kitchen, and a hint of unique taste to the foods you prepare. You don’t have to be a culinary expert to use them either. It is helpful to know which spice best brings out the full flavor of which [...]
What nutrients do YOU need the most?
It is difficult to know exactly what type of vitamin supplement to buy. Not all vitamins are created equal, and not every person’s body needs the same amount of each vitamin.
All of us need the proper amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients such as proteins and carbohydrates to meet the basic needs of our [...]
What Exactly Are Anti-Oxidants? And What Do They Do For You?
“Contains AntiOxidants” has become a promotional marketing slogan that is raking in millions of dollars for companies that sell everything from bottled water to lip sticks. And consumers will consume things that carry that slogan, even if they have no idea what an antioxidant actually is, or why they might need some.
Our bodies acquire atoms, [...]
Neglected Nutrients, Are you at risk?
Concern about how much we weigh, and what we look like has vastly increased in recent years. In order to lose weight, or improve our overall appearance, we Americans spend a great deal of time counting calories. Consuming weight loss products such as pills, or liquids, and being diligent about how many calories we [...]