We know that getting protein in our diet is important for our health, but why? Proteins are part of every cell, tissue and fluid in…
May 1, 2011
Calcium is a critical component of a healthy diet. It is required for growing and maintaining healthy bones, for muscle…
Mar 7, 2011
Iron and vitamin C: Vitamin C enhances the absorption of the iron found in plant foods. Particularly for vegetarians or individuals…
Feb 7, 2011
Are common household products to blame? Among the most concerning chemicals are perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), which are used to…
Jan 26, 2011
If your child is suffering from inner ear infections, you are not alone. Ear infections are the most common condition for which…
Dec 20, 2010
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a fat that is liquid and a fat that is solid at room temperature? Building…
Dec 13, 2010
Parkinson's disease (PD) is considered a progressive and irreversible neurodegenerative disease. Current therapies improve disease…
Nov 17, 2010
What can probiotics do for me? Scientists have only recently begun to scratch the surface of what probiotics can do, such as…
Nov 8, 2010
Dust off your boats, boots and bikes because summer and sunshine are just around the corner. That means it’s also time to stock up…
Jun 21, 2010
Particularly in baked goods (but in many other foods as well), natural sweeteners can replace refined white sugar.
Jun 14, 2010
