16 Superfoods That Are Worthy of the Title
Nutritionally speaking, there is no such thing as a superfood. The term was coined for marketing purposes to influence food trends and sell products. The food industry [...]
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How Can I Get Vitamin D Without the Sun?
During the summer, the body can convert sunlight from just ten to 15 minutes of daily exposure into ample amounts of vitamin D. From the beginning of October through March, [...]
Is There a Link Between Belly Fat and Vitamin D?
Fast foods, potato chips, and diet soda all lead to obesity, but now a new analysis shows a surprising link between vitamin D and and belly fat. After analyzing data from [...]
Why is Seaweed So Healthy and Nutritious?
Seaweed is a common ingredient in Asian cuisine that’s rapidly gaining popularity among health-conscious Westerners. And for good reason — eating seaweed is a super [...]
What Are the World’s Most Nutritious Foods?
Imagine the ideal food. One that contains all the nutrients necessary to meet, but not exceed, our daily nutrient demands. If such a food existed, consuming it, without [...]
What Is the Health and Nutritional Value of Mushrooms?
Mushrooms may lack the deep green or brilliant red hues consumers have come to associate with nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables, but they are a “powerhouse of [...]
What to Do If You Have the Flu
It may have started with a cough or a sneeze, or you may feel like someone beat you with a stick. Achy muscles, respiratory symptoms and a sudden fever all point to influenza [...]
Frustrated With Winter Weight Gain?
We may have a new reason, in addition to vitamin D generation, to bask in a little sunshine. A breakthrough study by University of Alberta researchers has shown the fat cells [...]
Can Protein Powder Help With Weight Loss?
Protein powder isn’t just for bodybuilders anymore. It’s gone totally mainstream! It’s definitely a good way to add protein to your diet, but can it also help with [...]
Can Vitamin D Help You Lose Weight?
Vitamin D is an important micronutrient with major health benefits, including improved immunity and stronger bones. There is also mounting evidence that it could help you [...]
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