Vitamins and Nutrients

Folate is an essential nutrient that, among several other functions, helps the body with the production and regeneration of cells. We look into 8 foods that are rich in folate.

Although protein-rich diets are essential for satisfying our appetites, for building muscles, and for maintaining a healthy metabolism, eating too much (for example, if you opt for a super high, protein-focused diet that excludes other food groups) you could develop these negative health issues.

Do you crave certain foods at sometimes strange times, and you’re not sure why? You’re fairly certain you’re not pregnant, so what’s the deal? Well, it turns out certain hankerings can indicate a health problem, so pay closer attention to them. A desire for sweet or salty foods often can indicate a deficiency or even […]

Most of us know that antioxidants are good for us (that’s certainly  been drilled in), but do you actually know what antioxidants are, what they do, and where you can find them?

Amongst all the other vitamins and supplements out there, you may have seen a curious green powder popping up in your local supermarkets or health foods stores lately. If so, that vibrant powder is likely something called spirulina. You may have heard the name before, as it has become a pretty popular nutritional supplement lately, […]

Vitamin B12 is crucially important to our overall health. It produces healthy blood cells and works to maintain proper nerve functioning. Get informed about this vitamin by reading about these important facts to know about a vitamin B12 deficiency.