What are food intolerances?
Unlike food allergies, food intolerance does not involve the immune system. The majority of toxic responses to food is a result of food intolerance rather than food allergy. A food intolerance...
View ArticleWhat is the astaxanthin found in shrimp?
Shrimp can be a unique source of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory carotenoid nutrient astaxanthin. It is possible for a single 4-ounce serving of shrimp to contain 1-4 milligrams of astaxanthin....
View ArticleCan you get too much iron?
For most healthy persons, the checks and balances on iron absorption and excretion appear to keep our body stores in a fairly narrow range. This is a good thing since too much stored iron can help to...
View ArticleIs gluten-free the same as wheat-free?
No, these two terms have a somewhat different meaning when used on food labels. The "gluten-free" labelThe term "gluten-free" has been approved for use on food labels since 2013, and it is the U.S....
View ArticleIs fruit juice as good as eating whole fruit?
Fruit juice, though tasty and refreshing, is not as healthy as whole fruit. When a whole fruit is pressed or squeezed to make juice, some of the nutrients, most notably fiber and the water-soluble...
View ArticleFrom the kitchen: Tips for Preparing Asparagus
Thin asparagus does not require peeling. Asparagus with thick stems should be peeled because the stems are usually tough and stringy. Remove the tough outer skin of the bottom portion of the stem (not...
View ArticleCan the way I store my mushrooms make a difference in the health benefits I...
You can definitely make a difference in the health benefits you get from mushrooms by being extra careful with the temperature at which you store them. A recent study looked at color and texture...
View ArticleBest sources of Selenium
Selenium is one of many important dietary minerals, and we require a small amount of selenium in our daily diet. Selenium is incorporated in a small cluster of important proteins, each of which plays...
View ArticleFood of the Week: Asparagus
Asparagus has been prized as an epicurean delight and for its medicinal properties for almost 2000 years. Its presence across most continents is partly due to its many different species. Some of these...
View ArticleRecipe of the Week: 3-Minute "Healthy Sauteed" Asparagus
"Healthy Sauteing" is my revolutionary new way to cook Asparagus. Top with the easy-to-prepare Mediterranean Dressing for a dish that is both delicious and health-promoting. For best results I...
View ArticleCan you tell us more about folate and folic acid?
The past decade of folate research has taught us much more about the nature of this vitamin and its critical role in support of our health. However, we would also point out that, in general, folate...
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