In our modern world of processed foods, food additives have become part of our culture. You may have heard that some researchers feel that all the man-made additives in our processed foods are responsible for the current type 2 diabetic epidemic and other poor health conditions. What you may not have heard though is that … Read more
You likely know that Vitamin A is a crucial vitamin for your health – specifically your vision, immune system and cells. Yet, you may not know that retinol – a type of Vitamin A – could spell trouble for your bones. You could be getting more retinol than you need and putting your bones at … Read more
When it comes to vitamins, we tend to think in terms of the alphabet. There’s vitamin A and vitamin C. There is a whole array of different B vitamins. Plus…there’s vitamin D and E. Get enough of each of these and you’ve got your bases covered, right?. Not so fast. Some vitamins are more complex than you realize.
The word antioxidant has recently become a household word. I remember a time when only health care professionals spoke of antioxidants and their disease preventative qualities. Today you find food labels, magazine articles, and health alerts encouraging people to eat a healthy diet rich in antioxidants. You know they are good for you but why … Read more