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Do You Need Supplemental Iron?
Most older people don’t need supplemental iron. In fact, they’re better off without it, since too much iron causes oxidative damage in the body. But some older people may need it. Poor nutrition is...
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Spinach Is a Safe Bet for Super Nutrition
Spinach is one of the most nutrient-dense veggies you can eat! One cup of cooked spinach provides 1110% of the RDA for vitamin K, which is important for bone building, and 234% of the RDA for...
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Peas Are Nutritional Powerhouses
Spring is a great time to put fresh green peas on your menu. Sweet and tender, they’re best briefly steamed or eaten raw, fresh from the garden or the farmer’s market. Peas are legumes so they have...
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Folic Acid May Offer Better Heart Health Protection Than Statin Drugs
When scientists want a definitive answer about whether or not a therapeutic agent like a drug or nutrient really influences health, they conduct a meta-analysis — a study that analyzes lots of other...
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Can Drinking Orange Juice Lower Your Cholesterol Levels?
Many dieters and health-conscious individuals tend to limit their intake of orange juice due to its high sugar content. But surprising research shows that orange juice can actually play a beneficial...
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Adding Folate to Your Diet May Help Lift Your Mood
A lot of biological, environmental and lifestyle factors are involved in the development of depression. Studies confirm that one such biological factor is a deficiency of the B vitamin folate (also...
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Are You Eating Foods Known to Cause Depression?
Scientists are aware that diet can have a profound effect on physical health. Now, researchers are uncovering increasing evidence that shows what we eat can also affect our mental health. A study at...
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Ward Off Brain Shrinkage by Boosting Your Intake of These Nutrients
Alzheimer’s disease is pathologically characterized as a reduction in brain volume, commonly referred to as shrinkage, as well as amyloid protein tangles that prevent efficient communication between...
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B Vitamins May Help Ward Off This Aggressive Cancer
A new study suggests vitamin B intake from food and supplements may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Conversely, it indicates eating foods that were initially fortified with folic acid...
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Avocados Can Keep the Munchies at Bay + 7 Other Reasons to “Add Avocado”
Scientists may have found a helpful aid for those who struggle with keeping excess pounds off. If attacks of the munchies frequently descend upon you between meals, avocados may keep these...
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