Americans spend more than 21 billion dollars a year on dietary supplements, according to the Nutrition Business Journal. Does the research evidence show that our dollars are well spent? Let’s look at some of the studies investigating supplements and see what the results mean to you. Folic Acid and Hip Fracture: After suffering a stroke … Read More
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Pepper power – one green pepper gives you double your vitamin C for the day. Red or yellow peppers offer three to four times your daily vitamin C plus twice your daily requirement for vitamin A. … Read More
Many people avoid eating nuts because they are high in fat. But nuts contain monounsaturated fat, like olive oil, and are rich in vitamin E, fiber and B vitamins. As long as you keep it to a handful and not a canful, nuts are a healthy choice. … Read More
Vitamin/mineral supplements are additions to healthy eating, not substitutes for healthy foods. It’s a question we’re asked often. We’re not against supplements. We think of them like car insurance; wise to have but no substitute for safe driving. Experts aren’t in total agreement about who should take vitamin and mineral supplements but they all agree … Read More
