What is calcium? How much do you need? What are the food sources of calcium? And everything you need to know. What is calcium and what does it do? Calcium is a mineral your body needs to build and maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Almost all calcium in the body is stored in bones and teeth,…
Vitamins are essential for overall health and ensuring that you get enough in the daily recommended intake (DRI) can often be a challenge. While it is easy to get the necessary quota with a healthy, balanced, diet, some women might still need vitamin supplements. Also, although there are common dietary recommendations for men and women, when it comes to vitamins, women’s needs are different. Vitamins and micro nutrients are crucial…
The trio Vitamin E, A and C are three essential vitamins and powerful antioxidants that keep us healthy. While Vitamin E is generally mentioned in relation to healthy skin and eyes and a strong immune system, it also has a critical role to play in overall health. Our bodies cannot make Vitamin E and since it is an essential nutrient, we have to source it from our diet through foods rich…
I am talking about vitamins and minerals. (Oye! what did you think?) You may be a health freak or a fast food junkie or yo-yo-ing between the two states (as I often tend to do). And am sure you sometimes worry about whether your food is supplying you with all the vitamins and minerals you need. If you live on fast food, you probably have someone or other telling you…
A look at women’s vitamin and mineral needs, food sources, and supplements. You do your best to eat right. You help yourself to fruits and vegetables, plenty of whole grains, and mostly healthy fats. Should you also take a vitamin/mineral supplement? There’s still plenty of controversy. But new findings are providing clearer answers – and better advice on how to spend your hard-earned health cash. Food First Many experts say…