Vitamins & Minerals
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Food Sources of Water-Soluble Vitamins
In order to replenish the body, adequate amounts of water-soluble vitamins need to be consumed daily. Learn the best food sources of B-vitamins and vitamin C. more...
Food Sources of Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Adequate amounts of fat-soluble vitamins can be consumed through a healthy, balanced diet. Learn the best dietary sources of vitamins A, D, E, and K. more...
What to Eat to Prevent Iron Deficiency
While iron deficiency is common, eating a healthy diet that includes foods rich in heme or non-heme iron helps to reduce the risk of developing low iron levels. more...
Do Kids Need Vitamin Supplements?
Since kids do not always eat well, some children benefit from taking supplements. Learn why some kids need supplements and what to look for in a child's multivitamin. more...
Chromium is used by the body to balance blood sugar and metabolize macronutrients. Eating a diet rich in chromium reduces the risk of deficiency and offers many benefits. more...
With cold and flu season fast approaching, eating foods rich in certain vitamins and minerals can boost immunity and reduce the risk of catching nasty wintertime bugs. more...
Why the Body Needs Water-Soluble Vitamins
Since any excess in B-vitamins and vitamin C are passed out of the body, adequate amounts of these water-soluble vitamins need to be consumed every day. more...
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How to Prevent Symptoms of Iron Deficiency
By: Sharon Kirby
Iron deficiency is common throughout the world, but eating foods high in iron can help to prevent it. Haem iron is more easily absorbed by the body than non-haem iron. more...
By: Brenna Coleman
With the constant wave of nutritional information, many crucial aspects of healthy eating are overlooked. One of these is the importance of magnesium. more...
By: Morgan Brickley
Everyone always seems to have a Red Bull or Five Hour Energy on hand, but how much good do these products do for peoples' bodies and well-being? more...
How to Get More Iron in Your Diet
By: Karen Sheviak
Iron is one of the most abundant metals on Earth and is important for regulating cell growth as well as helping cells transport oxygen within the body. more...
The Importance of Vitamin B1 in Diet
By: Ydalia Tolentino
Vitamin B1 or thiamine deficiency is rare in developed countries. However, there are groups of people that may be at risk. Find out who is at risk and why this occurs. more...
Understanding Free Radicals and Antioxidants
By: Cindy Bidar
To understand how antioxidants help keep people healthy, one first has to understand what free radicals are and how they cause damage and lead to disease. more...
The Importance of Dietary Magnesium
By: Kristie Leong
Magnesium is emerging as an important mineral for disease prevention. What are the health benefits of dietary magnesium? more...
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