Of the 13 recommended daily vitamins, vitamin C (also called ascorbic acid) is the supplement most widely used, and for good reason. In the early …
The Basics of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as we know them today have been around since the 1970s. Before that time, scientists relied on the selective breeding of …
Reduce Sodium But Don’t Cut Out the Salt
There is little doubt that we get far too much sodium in our diet. This includes not only adults, but children as well. A recent …
Which Is Better: Raw Milk or Pasteurized Milk?
The debate rages on over which is better for our health: raw milk or pasteurized milk? There appear to be significant benefits and drawbacks to …
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
Even if you don’t have rickets (a disease caused by a lack of vitamin D that was common in the 19th century), if you live …
Eggs: A Nutrition Powerhouse
Although we have been told by the medical profession for the past half century or more that eating a couple of eggs every morning is …