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RDA for Vitamin D Increased to 600 IUs
In a newly released report, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) updated the official recommended daily intake level for vitamin D to support bone health. A 14 member expert committee appointed...
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Government Sets New Health Goals for Nation
In less than a month, many of us will be making New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, eat healthier, exercise more or stop smoking. In a similar manner, the Department...
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2011 Restaurant Food Trends: Healthy is on the Horizon
If you’re frustrated by the dearth of healthy food selections when you dine out, things may improve next year. A greater focus on locally sourced food and a focus on...
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Vitamin C & Bioflavonoids
(ascorbic acid) Vitamin C must be obtained either through diet or supplementation as unlike most animals and plants, humans have lost the ability to synthesize this nutrient. Vitamin C is...
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Brussels Sprouts
(Brassica oleracea) Brussels sprouts are members of the Brassicaceae, a large family of plants that includes mustards, cabbages, broccoli, turnips, cresses, and their many relatives. Given that Brussels sprouts are...
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Pomegranates
(Punica granatum) A lush, sensual fruit associated with health and rebirth, pomegranates abound in ancient legend. Remains of pomegranates dating back to 1,000 B.C. have been discovered in ancient tombs;...
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11 Tips on How to Deal with Holiday Stress
While the holidays are a time that we look forward to they can also be a time of stress. Recognizing key holiday triggers – relationships, finances and physical demands –...
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High Protein-Low Carb Diet Promotes Weight Maintenance
If you’re looking to maintain your weight this holiday season, then follow a diet that is high in protein, moderate in fat and limited in simple carbs. This advice is...
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Physically Fit Adults Experience Fewer Colds
Adults who considered themselves physically fit or who more likely engaged in regular aerobic exercise, had fewer and milder colds, according to a new study published in the British Journal...
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Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2011
Pilates is out and experienced fitness professionals are in, according to an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) survey of fitness trends for 2011, published in the Nov/Dec issue of...
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Vitamin K
(phylloquinones, menaquinones) Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in the fatty tissue of the body. Vitamin K is not a single vitamin but is a family of...
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3 Ways Nutraceuticals Support Healthy-Looking Skin
The American Academy of Dermatology has designated November as National Healthy Skin Month. What better way to celebrate this health observance than by learning more about what nutrients to take...
