Category Archives: Vitamins-Minerals

The Latest News about Salmon

With exceptional nutritional value due to their rich concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is a favorite among fish lovers and enjoyed even by those who are not always fond of fish. Continue reading

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Chemists Shed Light on Health Benefits of Garlic

Along with onions, leeks and shallots, garlic is a species in the family Alliaceae. All of these other plants contain a compound that is very similar to allicin, but they do not have the same medicinal properties. Continue reading

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Vitamin D Levels Tied to Diabetes Risk in Obese Kids

Low levels of vitamin D are much more common in obese children than in those who aren’t obese and are associated with insulin resistance, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, researchers have found. Continue reading

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Hemp Seeds: The Most Nutritionally Complete Food Source In The World!

Hemp seeds are one of the plant kingdom’s most concentrated, complete and balanced sources of all 10 essential amino acids (EAA’s) and essential fatty acids (EFA’s) which are necessary to maintain healthy human life. Continue reading

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7 Reasons Kale Is the New Beef

Kale is far more nutritious than other leafy greens, but these seven reasons why it is such an important future food may just surprise you. Continue reading

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Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance – Does Time Heal All Wounds?

As the saying goes, “time heals all wounds.” But what if you have been suffering with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity for decades? Besides a gluten-free diet, is there anything else you can do to enhance the healing process? Continue reading

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Dietary Factors in Insomnia & Sleep-wake Cycle Disorder

Both of our type 1 diabetic boys have been having trouble staying asleep lately. They wake up very early, sometimes also having trouble getting to sleep. We are definitely interested in trying these suggestions to see if they help. Continue reading

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The Amazing Chia Seed

Chia seeds are one of the most powerful and nutritious superfoods in the world. Chia seed is an excellent source of fiber, packed with antioxidants, full of protein, loaded with vitamins and minerals, and the richest known plant source of omega-3 essential fatty acids Continue reading

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Health-e-Tip: Vitamin B – What’s the Difference Between Folate and Folic Acid?

Folate is the form of the B vitamin found naturally in foods, and it is the generic term for the vitamin. Folic acid is the form of the vitamin that is added to multivitamins and to fortified foods Continue reading

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Medicinal Properties of Clay in Modern Research

The best type of clay to draw out unwanted toxins and achieve the most health benefit is calcium-bentonite clay. It has a pH of about 9.5 (very alkaline!), and has been proven time and time again to have the best absorptive properties. Continue reading

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Consumption of White Food & Flour Products Linked to Diabetes

For many people the emphasis seems to be on eating foods which look appealing. Unfortunately, these snow white and visually appealing foods come with a hefty price tag when measured in terms of your health and wellbeing Continue reading

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Health-e-Tip: 5 Quick Tips for Getting the Right Vitamins

Trying to follow all the studies on vitamins and health can make your head swirl. But, when it’s all boiled down, the take–home message is actually pretty simple Continue reading

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Study Confirms Benefits of Tanning, Sun Exposure for the Production of Health-promoting Vitamin D

A new study out of Oslo University Hospital (OUH) in Norway confirms that regular exposure to moderate levels of sunlight promotes good health through the healthy production of vitamin D in the body. Continue reading

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Almonds, but Were Afraid to Ask

Almonds; their health benefits, description, history, nutritional profile, how to enjoy them and more. We eat almonds every day; raw nuts, almond butter, almond meal, slivered almonds. The health benefits are important, especially for the diabetic Continue reading

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Eat Organic Electron Rich Green Kale

the USDA’s new MyPlate suggests the healthiest choice is making vegetables and fruit the biggest part of every meal by reducing consumption of highly acidic constipating animal proteins. Kale is far more nutritious than other leafy greens Continue reading

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Health-e-Tip: Which Type of Vitamin D supplement is Best?

Some scientists recommend looking for vitamin supplements that contain vitamin D3. Other scientists believe that vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 are similarly effective. As it turns out, the marketplace may answer the vitamin D question for you Continue reading

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New Reasons Discovered for Supplementing with Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha lipoic acid – a.k.a., ALA, linolenic acid, or a-lipoic acid – is a potent, versatile antioxidant that also serves to convert blood sugar into metabolic energy. Continue reading

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No Such Thing as Junk Food

what should we consider to be food? This would not have been question a century ago. But today, with our fast food, junk food, snack food, processed food and more, it is a valid question to ask. Continue reading

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Vitamin D Supplements Recommended for People with Fair Skin

There is evidence that the vitamin may reduce the Incidence of several types of cancer and type-1 diabetes. Continue reading

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Prevent and Treat Type I Diabetes with Healthy Lifestyle

There are many environmental factors that have contributed to the rapid growth of [type 1 diabetes]. Most experts are now looking to environmental factors that are causing toxic and deficient states in these individuals. Continue reading

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