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Vitamins & Minerals are vital for good health, but what do we really know about them. Do we need to eat special foods every day, or is vitamin & mineral tablets the best answer? Let’s find out.

If Wheatgrass Powder has been offered for numerous decades why is it suddenly becoming so popular? Just how could something in a powdered texture, that tastes similar to cardboard be good for you and what are the actual wellness advantages.

Nutritional and workout supplements are becoming increasingly popular at a very fast rate. I will provide some insight into some of the more commonly used ones, and let you know which ones I recommend.

Could the antioxidant EGCG found in Green Tea be a natural way to prevent Alzheimer’s? Dr. Mi Hee Lim, a faculty member of the University of Michigan’s Life Sciences Institute and the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea, recently published her team’s research on a compound found in green tea extract, EGCG, that controls the buildup of toxic proteins called metal-associated amyloids1, which may help prevent Alzheimer’s.

Potatoes are a very popular vegetable, on average they are consumed by at least a billion people worldwide. Not only that but they are one of the oldest vegetables, going as far back as 200 B.C Despite its popularity, potatoes do remain an issue, due to the increased amounts of carbohydrates found within them. Not only are potatoes packed full of carbohydrates, but they are also full of other vitamins and minerals.

Even though Subway is proud to claim itself as a healthy fast food restaurant, in a recent study conducted by UCLA, the results may not be what you would expect. Scientists tracked what a group of 100 adolescents between the ages of 12 and 21 ate at both Subway and McDonalds. Surprisingly the difference in calories consumed at both places did not differ as much as many would assume.

For many years, health experts and doctors have recommended that their patients consume fish oil supplements because of the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. This is based on the many years of research into these essential fats and because they believe that the supplements are beneficial to lowering the potential of heart disease, stroke, death and even sudden death caused by heart disease among others.

In a world of processed convenience foods, it is often hard to get enough of the nutrients that the body needs on a daily basis. Making a conscience effort to eat a balanced diet certainly goes a long way. However, vitamin supplements help supplement where diet is lacking.

Research is showing that inflammation is linked to numerous diseases from high cholesterol to arthritis. Major contributors to inflammation are processed food and free radical damage. Inflammation can be reversed by eating whole foods, fresh unprocessed food, and supplementation.

Bloating and flatulence can be an embarrassing side effect caused by some foods and maybe even drinks. Read on to find out what foods to avoid and how to determine what might be causing your symptoms.

With all the pre workout products on the market, it’s a constant marketing tug of war to convince you that their powder is the best and contains the most “revolutionary formula”. Some have a plethora of ingredients which many of us just stare at and think “wow, look at that list – it must be good”.

The holiday season can often be a stressful time which can lead to overwhelm and overeating. Learn the strategies you need to turn the holidays this year into a success.