Cholesterol is necessary in the body in order to build healthy cells, but too much cholesterol—high cholesterol—may increase the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is found in the lipids, or . . .
Vitamin A
Vitamin A, a fat soluble vitamin, offers many benefits, including good vision, maintaining healthy mucus membranes, skeletal and soft tissue, skin, and teeth. And research has suggested that vitamin A . . .
Vitamin K
Vitamin K—a group of fat soluble compounds known as naphthoquinones, including vitamins K, K1, K2, and K3—is best known for its healthy blood clotting ability. One example of healthy blood . . .
Alfresco Dining: Pack a Healthy Picnic
During spring and summer, there’s nothing better than packing a picnic basket and heading outdoors for a moveable feast. From traditional picnic foods, like crispy fried chicken and creamy potato . . .
Beneficial Trail Mix Ingredients
If you’re a hiker, you know how important it is to nourish your body with a steady supply of energy while enjoying the great outdoors. And one must-have food source . . .
Produce Color
Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn about eating by color!
Summer is in full swing and each week brings fresh, mouthwatering new varieties of delicious summer produce. July is an especially good month for enjoying all that summer has to offer. Indulge the many varieties of sweet juicy melons, vibrantly flavored berries, and of course the summer stone fruits.
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