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The Incredible Health Benefits of Eating Mushrooms
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

The Incredible Health Benefits of Eating Mushrooms

There’s more to mushrooms than great taste and affordability. They’re also remarkably good for you, with their consumption helping boost the health of the immune system and major organs, including the heart. We look into the incredible benefits of mushrooms.

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Essential Nutrients for Overall Health
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Essential Nutrients for Overall Health

These nutrients are considered “essential” not only because the body needs them to perform its day-to-day functions, but also because it can’t produce them its own. They must be obtained through food sources or supplements. We look at 13 essential nutrients and why the body needs them.

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Natural Remedies for Painful Ovulation
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Andrea Eisenberg, MD Women

Natural Remedies for Painful Ovulation

Many women will find the ovulation process uncomfortable, though some will actually experience significant discomfort and pain. In these cases, individuals may be required to take special medication to soothe reproductive system as much as possible, though there are some natural remedies that may offer relief.

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Essential Vitamins for Healthy Aging
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Senior

Essential Vitamins for Healthy Aging

As we age, we tend to forget the importance of making vitamins a central part of our diets. The end result is often less-than-healthy diets that lack the vitamins and mineral our bodies crave, even at middle age. That’s why it’s worthwhile to go through a refresher every now and then — so, what vitamins are the most important and how can you get them in your diet?

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Best Food Sources of Vitamin D
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Best Food Sources of Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a nutrient our bodies simply cannot live without. In addition to playing a crucial role in bone health, it is also vital for regulating the immune system, balancing hormones, and reducing the risk of diseases and various cancers. While sun exposure is the best way to get vitamin D, there are several vitamin D-rich foods.

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