Articles by Karen Gardner

Can You Take Vitamin B Complex & Vitamin C Together?

Published Jan,29 2019 | By Karen Gardner

Taking vitamin B complex and vitamin C helps the body get essential nutrients, even if lacking in a diet. Vitamin C and B complex are best taken in the morning.

How to Properly Take Vitamins

Published Jan,29 2019 | By Karen Gardner

The best way to take vitamins is to learn the characteristics of each vitamin and mineral and determine what time of day is best and how vitamins interact.

What Are the Benefits of Spaghetti Squash?

Published Jan,29 2019 | By Karen Gardner

Spaghetti squash is a hearty winter squash, whose the ribbon-like strands stand up well to pasta sauces. One of the benefits of spaghetti squash is that it has a fourth of the calories of pasta.

The Best Vitamins or Supplements for Dry Skin

Published Jan,29 2019 | By Karen Gardner

Dry skin is an irritation at best and a medical condition at worst. Vitamins and supplements may help, but talk to your doctor first.

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Taking Vitamins With Food Vs. Without Food

Published Jan,29 2019 | By Karen Gardner

Vitamins and minerals are not one-size-fits-all. Some vitamins work better taken with food, while others are better when taken with just water or juice.

Vitamin D and Excessive Urination

Published Jan,24 2019 | By Karen Gardner

While many people supplement their diets with Vitamin D, too much can cause problems. Complications include excessive urination and high blood calcium levels.

List of Vitamins That Cause Tinnitus

Published Jan,24 2019 | By Karen Gardner

Researchers don't have a lock on possible causes of tinnitus, but vitamins D and B12 are the only supplements thought to have any link at all to the condition.

Fruits That Cause Bloating & Gas

Published Jan,11 2019 | By Karen Gardner

Eating fruits is important to your health, but some may cause gas or bloating. Learn how to eat your favorite gassy fruits to cut down on these effects.

What Are the Benefits of Celery & Cucumber Juice?

Published Dec,14 2018 | By Karen Gardner

Cucumber and celery juice can provide lots of beneficial vitamins and minerals, along with many of the benefits of eating these nutrient-rich vegetables.

List of Foods With Lipids

Published Nov,17 2018 | By Karen Gardner

Your body uses lipids, or fats, for insulation, to cushion organs and as a source of stored energy. Dietary fats also help your body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Healthy adults should get 20 percent to 35 percent of total calories from fat, or 45 to 78 grams per day on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Karen Gardner is a former features editor and daily newspaper reporter. She is passionate about running, cycling and fitness. She devours nutrition advice, and prefers the mantra "Eat to live," but with a little good taste thrown in. She has run a dozen marathons, including two Bostons (as a qualifier) and one New York. She's always looking for the latest fitness research, and is passionate about exercising with her dog. She is also an avid horseback rider. She can be found in the gym several times a week, but prefers to get most of her fitness outdoors.