Multivitamin intake is very common, more than half of Americans take some sort of multivitamin. Whether or not to take one, however, can be confusing. Some research suggests benefit, some suggest no benefit, and some suggest harm. So what’s real and what isn’t? Vitamin Deficiencies in the U.S. Before assessing the safety of a multivitamin […]
Lowering Stress Through Diet
What we eat can have a sedative or magnifying effect on stress. Furthermore, if the diet is not controlled or at least acknowledged during times of stress it can pave the way for a number of eating disorders such a binge eating and anorexia. Research shows that roughly 40% of individuals increase their food intake […]
Nutrition, Microbes, and Gut Health
There is a unique connection between the human body and microbial life. There are about ten times more microbes (like bacteria and fungi) in the human body than there are human cells. Microbes in the gut (the gastrointestinal tract), especially, play a unique role in the metabolism, immunity, and incidence of disease in humans. Diet […]
Three Components of Everyday Nutrition
Nowadays there are countless diet plans and guidelines about what to eat. Yet, concentrating of as little as three components of your daily diet might be enough to keep you healthy. Here are three food components that should make a part of your everyday nutrition and the reasons why: Water. Yes, as obvious as it […]
A Commentary on Keto Diets for Weight Loss
Ketogenic (“keto”) diets are getting a lot of media attention lately. There are countless books, articles, recipes, and videos about keto diets. This is because keto diets have been around for a long time in the clinical setting, and have proven effective at promoting weight loss. There is a reason, however, as to why keto […]
Supplement of the Month: Vitamin C!
Vitamin C is best known for its role in immunity, especially when we are sick. Advice from family and friends is almost always to load-up on vitamin C. Furthermore, vitamin C packets and tablets are selling over-the-counter in almost every pharmacy in town. But the role of vitamin C in immune function is only one […]
Superfoods: All About Berries!
Berries are awesome and there is a lot to say about them. From what classifies as a berry to their antioxidant content and health benefits, information about berries tends to leave people with their mouths open. What Classifies as a Berry? In a botanical sense, a berry is a simple fruit that has many […]
Why Diets Don’t Work
Diet fads are everywhere and more than often they do more harm than good. Diets plans tend to be strict, restrictive, expensive, short-lived, and (when unsuccessful) discouraging. Furthermore, the alarming number of diet fads out there make nutrition and health confusing for the common individual. The most common reason to diet is weight-loss, although it […]
Supplement of the Month: Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 (or cobalamin) is an important nutrient involved in nerve, cell, and metabolic functions. Vitamin B12 is used with a variety of other nutrients, like vitamin B9 (folate), and iron for the production of red blood cells. This is because both vitamins B12 and B9 connect to DNA synthesis which has a subsequent effect […]
Superfood: The Mighty Pomegranate
Humankind has long seen the pomegranate as special. The Ancient Greeks, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Zoroastrians all held the fruit sacred at various times throughout history. Perhaps its association with holiness (and sometimes fertility) led to its association with health. This is particularly the case in England, where the fruit appears on the crests […]
