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Salt: Don't Ban it Entirely
Too little iodine in a pregnant women's diet can affect the development of the fetus' brain and can cause cretinism, an irreversible form of physic...
Read moreDiet Myth or Truth: I Don't Need to Worry About Sodium
You don't need to worry about the sodium in your diet unless you have a health condition like heart disease or high blood pressure -- right? That’s...
Read moreEasy Ways to Cut Back on Salt
Research has shown a connection between high-salt intake and an increase in blood pressure in certain people who are considered 'salt sensitive.'. ...
Read moreVitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) helps tissue and bone grow and repair themselves. Supplemental vitamin C -- 500 mg per day taken without antihypertensive...
Read moreCalcium: Drink Yourself Skinny
In studies of both mice and men, Zemel and colleagues have been the first to show that calcium stored in fat cells plays a crucial role in regulati...
Read morePotassium Rich Foods
Some people with kidney disease should get less potassium than the guidelines. If your kidneys don’t work well, too much potassium could stay in yo...
Read moreHealthy Foods High in Electrolytes
The amount of water in your body needs to be in balance with your electrolyte levels. Electrolytes, and the electrical charges they carry, are a ke...
Read moreFor Flavor and Vitamin C, Try a Papaya!
Christopher Columbus called the papaya “the fruit of the angels.” It's not hard to see why. 8 cups mixed salad greens. 1 cup peeled, cubed papaya. ...
Read moreAre You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
Ideally, vitamin D is added to a food or beverage that contains calcium. 'Vitamin D deficiency is associated with low bone mass and osteoporosis, w...
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