Tag: vitamins
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Benefits of Green Coffee Beans
Green coffee beans are simply unroasted coffee beans, meaning they are completely raw. Green coffee beans contain a compound called chlorogenic acids (CGA) which are easily digestible in humans. These acids are mostly destroyed during the coffee roasting process. CGAs are being studied for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities as well as a tool to…
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Every Body Needs Trace Minerals
Minerals are required by every cell in your body, which means everyone regardless of age needs them. Your body, however, cannot make minerals so it must obtain them from the food or water you consume. Minerals are broken into two categories: macrominerals and trace minerals. Macrominerals are much easier to acquire from food while trace…
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Pets Can Benefit from Vitamin Supplementation
Most veterinarians will agree to the importance and possible use of vitamins and minerals on occasion. Regular use of nutritional supplements will depend on the type of pet, age, breed specific health considerations, lifestyle, and regular diet. Similarly to people, pets can have nutritional deficiencies for a variety of reasons such as Some of the…
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Do You D2 or D3? Which Form of Vitamin D is Best for You?
You may be wondering how much Vitamin D you need in a nutritional supplement and the best form to take. There are two forms, Vitamin D2 and D3, that you should know about. The following FAQ about Vitamin D nutritional supplements is a good place to start; your holistic health practitioner can answer more specific…
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Selecting a Quality Multivitamin or Mineral Supplement for Kids
Nutrition power is every kid’s best defense against illness and the guideline for raising healthy kids requires providing them with a daily diet of a variety of healthy foods. But we all know that’s easier said than done. Kids are confronted by the temptation of packaged foods that typically are not part of a balanced…
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Vitamin E: Potent Antioxidant and Much More
Many people are surprised to learn that “vitamin E” is not a single vitamin. It’s actually a collective name for a group of fat-soluble compounds. Naturally occurring vitamin E exists in eight unique chemical forms: alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol and alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocotrienol. Each has varying levels of biological activity, and it’s…
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Whole-Food and Synthetic Nutritional Supplements: Is one better than the other?
A fresh, whole-foods diet is the optimal way to obtain nutrients. However, environmental conditions and farming practices have depleted the soil of key nutrients we would typically obtain from food, making it impossible to get everything we need from food alone. Nutritional supplements provide a way to support the body’s needs. There are two broad…
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Green Peas: Sweet, Sustainable & So Healthy
We often think of green peas as a last-minute addition to stews, rice dishes, and warm salads. So, you may be surprised to hear that the green pea is one of the most sustainable food crops offering many health benefits. This member of the legume family contains essential vitamins and antioxidants, including vitamin K, vitamin…