Archive for March, 2008
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Multivitamins — Are they the best thing for you?
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By Mayo Clinic nutritionists Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Do you take a multivitamin? Or a single vitamin, mineral, or combination supplement? If so, you are in the company of tens of millions of U.S. adults.
Why do you take them? Most people say it makes them feel healthier or […]
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It Might Be Time to Rethink Your Drink
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Have you noticed what’s new at the supermarket?
Supermarket carts sporting colorful new beverage holders have joined many other forms of advertising that encourage increased consumption of beverages. While taking my firstbeverage holder-enhanced cart for a stroll down the aisles, I started to think about the impact beverage consumption has had on the rise of […]
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End of Winter Sniffles; Eat Your Way Back to Health!
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A Nutrient-Rich Diet Helps Support the Immune System and Fight Disease
With March being National Nutrition Month, now is a great time to rethink our eating patterns, especially when it comes to fighting off those nasty end of the season viruses.
A strong immune system is one of your best defenses against […]
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Nourishing Your Brain
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No one knows exactly how much of which dietary components are needed for optimal mental functioning.
However, it has been established that nutrition plays a vital role in intellect, memory, thinking, and personality.
Stress
Most of the research linking nutrition with stress has focused on physical stress such as surgery, burns, or intense exercise. However, there is […]
