Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
Biotin, sometimes referred to as vitamin H, is part of the B complex vitamin group. It is an essential vitamin that helps your body produce energy from the foods you eat. Calcium is an essential mineral that builds and maintains strong bones and teeth.
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Zinc is an essential mineral for many reasons. The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements lists zinc as important for wound healing, for protein synthesis and to support immune function. It is especially important during pregnancy and childhood for growth and development.
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If you feel anxious all the time, worry about many of your day to day activities, and are under constant stress, you may be experiencing generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 7 million Americans, or 3 percent of adults, experience GAD in a given year.
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Several plants that are members of the genus Cinnamomum are referred to as cinnamon, a common spice used in many cuisines. The bark of these plants contains an essential oil that is a component of traditional herbal medicine in China and India.
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You probably know that fruits are a nutritious part of a healthy diet, but you might not be aware of all the digestive benefits they offer. Packed with sweet flavor, bananas provide lots of dietary fiber and potassium, an essential mineral.
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Diindolylmethane, or DIM, is a natural chemical formed in your digestive tract from a compound called glucobrassicin, which is contained in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage.
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