Thriving on a Vegan Diet
Veganism as a lifestyle choice is growing in popularity for reasons that include certain health advantages, animal compassion, and ethical issues regarding commercial dairy, meat …
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Nutrients for a Healthy Life
Good health requires good nutrition, exercise, a little sunshine and an overall healthy lifestyle. Nutritious healthy food is abundant in our society, yet many continue …
Vitamin Deficiency and Fatigue
How often when asked “How are you?” do you automatically respond with the polite, standard answer, “I’m fine, thanks. How are you?” If we responded …
The Best Time to Take Nutritional Supplements
By Susan Brown Health & Wellness Editor Those of us who regularly take vitamins and minerals to support overall health or a specific health challenge …
Nutrients and Vitamins for a Healthy Pregnancy
By Jacquie Eubanks BSN, RN Maintaining a healthy lifestyle before, during and after pregnancy is a very worthwhile goal. When pregnant, it’s essential to …
Eat This…With That!
By Jacquie Eubanks BSN, RN Just as vitamin and mineral supplements are formulated for their ability to work synergistically to enhance health, certain foods eaten …
Vitamins and Minerals 101
By Jacquie Eubanks BSN, RN Vitamins and minerals are considered essential nutrients because, by acting in concert, they perform hundreds of roles in the body …
Essential Nutrients for Kids
By Jacquie Eubanks BSN, RN Good nutrition helps prevent illness and disease and is essential to healthy physical and mental development. The American Academy of …