Vitamins
Do I Really Need a Multivitamin?
Clearly, the best way to get nutrients such as vitamins and minerals is through a healthy diet. Fruits and vegetables, legumes, lean meats, fish and dairy products are among the foods most dense in nutrients for maintaining daily health. The vitamins and minerals found in these foods are in a form that our bodies recognize […]
Looking for a Plant-Based Iron Supplement?
With so many different forms and options for iron on the market, you may be wondering why we are so excited to tell you about yet another. It is a good question and one whose answer can be wrapped up in one word… unique. Not to worry, we will not leave you with a one-word […]
Simple Ways to Enjoy the Holidays this Year
The weather outside may be frightful, but that’s no reason to feel equally bad on the inside. When people think of the holidays, they often picture sitting by the fireplace, surrounded by loved ones, as snow gently falls outside. But for many, it is a hectic time, filled with last-minute shopping, family obligations, financial strain […]
How Vitamin C Can Help Keep You Healthy
Vitamin C for immune support? It’s not exactly breaking news. In fact, ramping up our vitamin C intake is one of the first things that many people do at the first sign of a cough, runny nose or sore throat. However, this only scratches the surface of what this powerful nutrient has to offer. In […]
Get Back Into a Fall Routine
There’s something about the transition from summer to fall that inspires a fresh start and the will to get things done. As we continue to navigate these uncertain times, routine can help provide predictability and structure in each day. So, whether you are a student, parent, or returning to a regular work schedule, there are […]
Do You Really Need a Multivitamin?
Clearly, the best way to get nutrients such as vitamins and minerals is through a healthy diet. Fruits and vegetables, legumes, lean meats, fish and dairy products are among the foods most dense in nutrients for maintaining daily health. The vitamins and minerals found in these foods are in a form that our bodies recognize […]
Rest, Recover and Recharge
We see it everywhere–news reports, social media posts and scientific studies all promoting the benefits of an active lifestyle. The evidence is plentiful, confirming that bodies (and minds) that are in motion, tend to stay in motion, whether through an active social life, hobbies, fitness classes, or simply a work-life balance packed to the brim […]
Better Health with Vitamin E
The ability of plants to synthesize their own vitamin E is among the critical biochemical processes for the evolution of life on earth. There are eight naturally occurring forms of vitamin E found in nature, they’re broken down into two groups called tocopherols and tocotrienols. The antioxidant properties of this entire spectrum of fat-soluble compounds […]
What’s in a Multivitamin?
Clearly, the best way to get nutrients such as vitamins and minerals is through a healthy diet. Fruits and vegetables, legumes, lean meats, fish and dairy products are among the foods most dense in nutrients for maintaining daily health. The vitamins and minerals found in these foods are in a form that our bodies recognize […]
Active Living While Social Distancing
Being active isn’t just good for your heart
Uncertainty is a common feeling these days as we navigate through something so strange as a global pandemic. It’s important to try and find comfort and normalcy in the unfamiliar. Our mood is likely affected by having to self-isolate from family and loved ones. There is an excess […]