A new study, published inthe Journal of the American Medical Association looked at whether supplementing with calcium and vitamin D reduces cancer risk.
Tag: vitamins
Eat Your Vitamins: Plant-Based Food Sources for Essential Vitamins
There are many ways to supplement our diet with vitamins, herbs and superfoods, but the best place to get a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals is on your plate.
Whole Food Nutrition vs Supplements
Is taking a Vitamin C pill really the same as eating an orange? Companies who manufacture supplements would like you to think so…as it is a billion dollar a year business. However, they are not the same.
Oktoberfest: The Good, The Bad and The Beers
Who can deny that a beer, a pretzel, and lederhosen are great fun?
Well, before you drink yourself into oblivion this month, you may want to know the pros and cons of our favorite Autumnal alcoholic beverage.
Make Your Drinks Count
The other day I got into a discussion about beverages. This is a discussion I seem to get into often and it got me thinking about all of the drinks [ … ]
Tart Cherries – A Natural Remedy For Insomnia?
A new study out this month finds that tart cherry juice can help you get a better night’s sleep, but there are study limitations and it probably doesn’t have as [ … ]
Eating Vegan: The Elusive Vitamin B12
A long-standing myth about veganism is that animal products are the only dietary sources of vitamin B12. Here’s a little information about this critical vitamin as well as some easy ways to work it into your diet.
Exploring the Energy of Spirulina
Spirulina is called the Earth’s healthiest Superfood. It is considered to be one of the cleanest foods on the planet and it is also packed with numerous essential nutrients. [social_buttons] [ … ]
6 Reasons To Eat Fall’s Power Food: Pumpkin
Need a reason to eat some delicious fall pumpkin? Here are six of them!
Green Diva’s Guide to Delicious Living: Justifiable Chocolate!
There are a few ‘nutritious’ chocolate bars and candies appearing on the health food store shelves touting the benefits of calcium and various vitamins and minerals combined with lovely dark [ … ]
Superfood Recipe: Kale Chips
This superfood can be found in most grocery stores all year round, but is truly in season from the middle of winter to the first part of spring. During this [ … ]
8 Easy Nutrition Tips to Combat Stress
Stress… it’s something we deal with on a daily basis. Some of us take it all in stride, others let it build up to the breaking point. When we experience [ … ]