Selenium: An Antioxidant MineralBy Chris RitchieSeptember 29, 20150 Selenium Food Antioxidants are an important part of anyone’s diet if they have longevity and overall health in mind. It’s…
Enzymes Affect Every Cell in Your BodyBy Chris RitchieSeptember 24, 20150 There are hundreds of different enzymes but to simplify things we are going to talk about three of them. Amylase…
Vitamin B12 and FolateBy andrew-custardJanuary 29, 20130 These two B vitamins are partners m many body processes. They both work to make red blood cells. Vitamin B12…
Important Minerals: Chromium and CopperBy andrew-custardJanuary 5, 20130 Chromium is important in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. It works closely with the hormone insulin, facilitating the uptake…
Nutrient Differences Between Plant and Animal ProductsBy andrew-custardJanuary 2, 20130 Plant products: Nature doesn’t package cholesterol in any food. Nature supplies primarily unsaturated fat. Nature generally packages this fat in…
The Benefits of Vitamin EBy andrew-custardDecember 16, 20120 A deficiency of vitamin E is quite rare. There are three main reasons why this is true. (1) The vitamin…
Important Minerals: Potassium and SodiumBy andrew-custardDecember 5, 20120 Potassium is the principal positively-charged ion inside body cells. It is vital for muscle contraction, nerve impulses, and function of…
Role of Fruits and Vegetables to Prevent Cardiovascular DiseasesBy andrew-custardOctober 27, 20121 Although there has been a consensus that fruits and vegetables should be considered as cornerstones in a heart healthy diet,…
