The Fourth of July is a great occasion to honor traditional foods grown in the USA. Perhaps your looking for some 4th of July BBQ ideas or having a fourth of July party? Check out these foods – meat, veggies, fruit and even beverages – that are...
Read moreThe Hopeful Mom: Nutrition is very important for women who are trying to get pregnant. Check out this link for some great advice on how to make your body baby-ready (there’s some info for Dads, too!). Hopeful mom nutrition here. The Mom-to-Be...
Read morePyridoxine, also known as vitamin B6, is a water-soluble vitamin that helps keep nerve tissue healthy and functioning well. It also plays a role in keeping skin and red blood cells healthy, and assists in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates...
Read moreNiacin, or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin that helps cells use oxygen and helps release energy from the food you eat, similar to the role of other B vitamins. Niacin helps maintain healthy skin and keeps your tongue healthy. It also helps...
Read moreThiamine, or vitamin B1, is a water-soluble vitamin important for healthy nerves, appetite and proper digestion. Thiamine helps you utilize energy from the foods you eat. Thiamine is found in the bran and germ of whole grains. Polishing, or...
Read moreVitamin A is important for good eyesight, healthy skin and and a strong immune system. Vitamin A also plays a role in growth and healthy reproduction. Because vitamin A comes in two forms, the term is sometimes used interchangeably with beta...
Read moreSometimes I see an article that does a great job on an important health subject and I just want to share it with my readers. That is the case here. Check out this great article by Megagenics. What you eat (or don’t eat) can have serious...
Read moreCheck out this informative article from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics! By Linda Formichelli What used to be reviled by many gardeners is now considered gourmet—weeds (which are actually wild greens) like dandelion, lambsquarters, and...
Read morePart 2 – Anemia caused by Vitamin B-12 and/or Folate Deficiency. Even though iron deficiency anemia (part 1) is the number one nutrient deficiency in the U.S among children and women of childbearing age, there are other types of anemia as well...
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