The World Health Organization states that iron deficiency is the most common anemia (Centers for Disease Control, 2002), and it is estimated to affect approximately 2 billion people worldwide. This is a pretty shocking statistic!
So, why is iron important to the body?
Iron's most important role in the body is as part of the protein hemoglobin.... Read more
Many factors can actually increase your risk of osteoporosis, but by following a healthy lifestyle you can reduce the effects. Osteoporosis literally means "porous bones." Broken bones due to osteoporosis are not an inevitable part of ageing and it can, for the most part, be prevented and treated. During childhood and early adulthood bones develop... Read more
We know how important eating a wholesome diet is for maintaining heart health, however we rarely stop to consider the precise nutrient makeup of our food. Last week we considered the 13 vitamins essential for good health, and this week we want to focus specifically on minerals.
It's important to note that those who consistently eat a varied,... Read more
Generally
speaking, those who consistently eat a varied, healthy diet should be able to
obtain all the vitamins and minerals they require. However, for some
groups in the population supplements may prove beneficial.
In
the US
the requirements for vitamins and minerals are expressed as Dietary Reference
Intakes, or DRIs. These... Read more
Summer is a great time of year to get more fruit and veggies into our diet, and salads usually come top of the list when the weather gets hot. However, if you're likely to choose creamy based pastas, or fatty salad dressings, your meal could end up being more calorific than you'd care to imagine!
Often we're guilty of choosing food at random,... Read more
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