Nutrition

What you eat and drink affects your health today and disease avoidance in the future.

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Feeling frazzled? Take time for a cuppa tea

12/21/2011  |  No Comments

Today, half of us will sip tea.  Do you know what's in your cup? If you enjoy wrapping your hands around... more

Commercial diets:  Some work better than others

Commercial diets: Some work better than others

12/15/2010  |  No Comments

What is a diet? People generally think a diet is something to do temporarily in order to lose weight, and then... more

Multivitamins

Multivitamins

08/08/2010  |  No Comments

If you have been shopping for a multivitamin you may have noticed that selecting one over another can become mind... more

Eleven supplements to consider

Eleven supplements to consider

08/08/2010  |  No Comments

These popular supplements are recommended by Consumer Reports because they have been shown to likely be safe for most people.  However,... more

Dangerous Supplements

Dangerous Supplements

08/05/2010  |  No Comments

All supplements are not beneficial "We Americans do love our dietary supplements," says the watchdog publication Consumer Reports in its August... more

Low fat vs. low carb diets

Low fat vs. low carb diets

08/05/2010  |  No Comments

A big controversy has been whether a diet featuring low-carb meals or low calorie meals is better.  Whether you stick... more

What are minerals and how do they work?

What are minerals and how do they work?

08/04/2010  |  No Comments

A mineral is a chemical element (as opposed to an organic compound as in the case of a vitamin.  Minerals... more

Nutrition 101 - Foods that are good for you

Nutrition 101 – Foods that are good for you

08/01/2010  |  No Comments

Eating smart starts with knowing which foods are good for you If you don’t feel good, remember that good food is... more