Almost 100 ways to cook an (Easter) egg
As a professional chef I am often asked why some chefs wear those “silly white hats.” Silly or not, the toque represents the professionalism of the time honored chefs uniform distinguishing a chef’s rank...
Category: Vitamins Minerals News
Eggs pack a nutritious punch
Happy Easter! What a wonderful day to celebrate the nutritious egg. On this day of renewal, the egg not only is a symbol of Easter, but also a symbol of excellent nutrient balance. While...
Eggs: the new super-food?
In the near future it is possible that they will become healthier still. Scientists have discovered that if you feed the hens certain seeds such as flax- and linseed, the fatty acids in the...
Give the dog a bone pill!
SOME DOGS will eat anything and everything, including their medications. However, most dogs are reluctant patients. The ASPCA (www.aspcabehavior.org) offers some good tips and directions about humane pilling techniques. Try these tricks first When...
Fresh or frozen: which has more nutrition?
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, there’s been a long-running debate: Do frozen and fresh produce pack the same nutritional punch? Eat variety of fruits, vegetables as well as vitamins and health supplements...
Diet tips to prevent menstrual cramps
Fight off period pain Make smarter food choices to reduce painful cramps and PMS symptoms. Take a nutritional approach to combating the pain of menstrual cramps. During your period, hormonal changes occur and your...
Earthy, essential
Today’s lesson is all about minerals. I know that to some people learning about minerals is about as exciting as watching water boil. Not me, I think minerals are fascinating. These essential nutrients play...
Cancer-fighting tips
When it comes to fighting cancer, the good news is that many kinds are subject to delay or avoidance by making healthy lifestyle choices. Some of the behavioral tweaks recommended by a leading cancer...
‘Fruit’ snacks can be deceptive treats
If your children won’t peel an orange, maybe a picture of one on the front of Real Fruit Minis packaged snacks will appeal to them. If rinsing real berries is too tedious, their image...
Food is Good, Superfoods are Even Better!
Foods like kale, avocados, apples, almonds and quinoa are now being grouped into a category of foods called “superfoods.” There is no true, legal definition of “superfood,” but most natural health experts agree that...
The US Nutritional and Dietary Supplements Market
The report on The US Nutritional and Dietary Supplements Market and Forecast to 2021 provides extensive information on different types of health supplements demand trends and reasons for change. It also discuses performance of...
Functional Food Trends 2021: Consumers Want Nutrients From Food, Not Supplements
Newswise — CHICAGO – The Top 10 Functional Food Trends of 2021 point to more consumers favor getting their vitamins and minerals from the foods they eat and beverages they drink instead of supplements,...
Vitamins that support hair health
Vitamin B3 (Niacin): It nourishes hair follicles and promotes blood circulation to the scalp. It is found in fish, chicken and wheat germ. Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): It prevents the graying of hair and...
Consumer Reports: Supplement Dos and Don'ts
50% of Americans take vitamins and supplements, according to government surveys. Some have proven benefits, but Consumer Reports ShopSmart has a heads-up: There are other popular vitamins and supplements that can actually do more...
Have you fed your brain lately?
Have you ever wondered what happens to the food you eat every day? Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from your diet help to nourish your body, passing through blood vessels to your internal organ...
All About the Egg – Fun Facts and Cooking Tips
The egg is used around the world as a symbol of the start of new life and they are given to celebrate Easter or springtime. Eggs are so much a part of our everyday...
Earlier start of micronutrient supplementation better for pregnant women and the unborn child – News
When pregnant women take supplements with micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), the growth of their unborn child improves. The improvement is cumulative, so researchers from the Antwerp Institute of Tropical Medicine report : the earlier...
Pass the popcorn; it’s good for you
A new study says the light and airy snack is loaded with antioxidants, and it is actually good for you. It’s true, a few cups of popcorn a day will can help keep the...
Research Suggests Antioxidants May Not Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, But Don’t Give Up on Blueberries
Researchers at the University of California San Diego found that antioxidants may not stave off Alzheimer’s disease as well as previous studies suggest. Patients with Alzheimer’s disease often have widespread oxidative damage in their...
Ask about drugs, supplements
I have had several alerts on the potential problem created by specific “statins” —- medications taken by many, young and elderly, to control cholesterol. On the other side of the coin, there is consistent...
Vitamin turns into `gymnast’ inside our body
London: Scientists have captured first full image of vitamin B12 – which forms a part of our nutritious diet like all other vitamins and minerals – in action. Researchers have created the first full...
Getting enough vitamins
In addition to texting, making calls and surfing the Web, you may want to consider using your smartphone — yes, your dandy cellphone — to help manage your health. For quick health advice in...
The Importance of Vitamin D After Gastric Bypass – My Bariatric Life
It is not unusual to have vitamin deficiencies following gastric bypass surgery. As a matter of fact, it is so common that patients who have had weight-loss surgery should pretty much anticipate taking vitamin...
Mushrooms pack vitamins and minerals
Need an extra reason to pick up mushrooms from your supermarket today? Mushrooms are more than just flavor enhancers for a variety of meals. Besides adding taste to salads, soups, casseroles, rice dishes, stir-fry,...
Getting your essential vitamins – naturally
Women have certain nutritional needs when it comes to vitamins and minerals, but with so much to choose from and so much competing information out there, what do we really need? As you walk...
What to know before jumping on the vitamin bandwagon
Research has demonstrated that vitamins support general good health, recovery from illness and surgery and reduce the symptoms of chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. But vitamins are not a replacement for healthy...
Getting your vitamins
Whenever I speak to groups or patients in my counseling practice, I get more questions about vitamins and minerals than almost any other topic. Typical questions include “what should I take”, “how much should...
Finding the foods that are good for you and enjoy good health
Do you know that you have a pharmacy available to you right in your own kitchen? Yes, you do. According to traditional Chinese medicine, food is your best medicine. There is a saying “The...
All you need to know about your Recommended Daily Allowance
We’re constantly bombarded with the acronym RDA but do we actually know what it means, and how it should be affecting our diets? Our Recommended Daily Allows refers to the amount of each nutrient...
Tabletop tantrums: Nutrition know-how for toddler moms
Remember the food group breakdown Toddlers ages 2 to 3 years old should consume the following foods and servings on a daily basis, as below: One serving of meat and alternatives, such as a...