Minerals

World Health Day

April 7th marks the annual celebration of World Health Day, which was first celebrated in 1950 to bring awareness to relevant health concerns as established by the World Health Organization (WHO).1 Past themes of World Health Day

The Best Vitamins to Take After Gastric Bypass Surgery

In 2017, approximately 228,000 Americans underwent a bariatric procedure, including the gastric sleeve, Roux-en-Y bypass, gastric band, balloon, duodenal switch, and revisions.1 Bariatric surgeries don’t only change your appearance

The Best and Worst Foods for Digestion

The digestive system is important for breaking down food so nutrients can be absorbed into the body. Many people suffer from a variety of digestive problems, with symptoms ranging from abdominal discomfort and pain to bloating,

Do Gummy Vitamins Work?

More people are taking supplements every year, with the most recent consumer survey reporting 67% of adults (or more than 170 million people) take dietary supplements every day. (1) The majority of supplement takers consume a multi

What Is Organic Food, and Is It Healthier for You?

As consumers, it’s confusing when trying to decide whether to “go organic.” We want to make the best decisions for our health and our families, but we also must consider our tight budgets. Those that buy organic food do so

Game Day Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Try this healthy and low-carb, but spicy and delicious appetizer for Game Day festivities! Cauliflower is an amazing vegetable with many vitamins and minerals, plus a great source of antioxidants that fight inflammation. Use ranch

Nutritional Deficiencies: Why Your Diet Isn’t Working

Are you having trouble losing weight? Maybe you’ve repeatedly cut out sugar and refined carbs, but you still don’t see much of a difference. When it comes to dieting, many try to eat less and exercise more. This typically leads

Health Benefits of Traditional Asian Cuisine

There are so many wonderful things that the eastern diet has to offer. From colorful veggies packed full of vitamins and phytonutrients to fragrant spice blends with anti-inflammatory properties, you can add both flavor and health

Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa

These chicken tacos are easy to throw together on a weeknight for a healthy dinner or a summer bbq. They are packed with protein, avocado offers healthy fat and tomatoes boast lycopene and vitamin C. Spices are a great way to add

New Ways To Eat Fresh

We all try to eat healthy and find ways to sneak fresh fruits and veggies into our diet. I know one go-to for many people is a smoothie or smoothie bowl. That is, of course, when we aren’t eating simple snacks like plain sliced