Sports Drinks V Water

Sports Drinks V Water

If you ever watch sports, you have probably seen athletes sipping on brightly coloured beverages before, during or after a competition. These sports drinks are a big part of athletics and big business around the globe. Many people believe that these drinks are the...
Free Radicals

Free Radicals

DO WE NEED ANTIOXIDANTS? Antioxidants are highly promoted by media, some physicians and dietitians, and nutritional industries for a variety of reasons. They are said to help slow the aging process or help prevent vision loss, cancer, heart disease, strokes, and other...
Vitamin D –  The ‘Sunshine’

Vitamin D – The ‘Sunshine’

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin in a family of compounds that includes vitamins D1, D2, and D3. Your body produces vitamin D naturally when it’s directly exposed to sunlight. You can also get vitamin D from certain foods and supplements to ensure adequate levels of...
Nutrition & Heart Health

Nutrition & Heart Health

You don’t have to do a dramatic overhaul to your diet to see improvements in your weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Making small changes can be just as effective in lowering your risk of heart disease and may be easier to stick with for the long term. You may...