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Chromium

Some chromium studies have shown these benefits, but others have not. Some studies have shown that chromium supplements may be helpful for people w...

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...

Diet 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...

Easy 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.'. ...

Vitamin 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...

Calcium: 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...

How to Measure Your Waist

It’s easy to measure your waist.

Potassium 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...

Healthy 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...

For 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. ...

Are 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...