What Is Iron?
April 29, 2022
Highlights Iron is an essential mineral for transporting oxygen in our bodies and is also vital for growth and development, hormone synthesis, and muscle metabolism. Meat, seafood, poultry, iron-fortified breakfast…
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What Is Magnesium?
February 17, 2022
Highlights Magnesium plays an important and diverse role in our bodies, including supporting the health and function of our bones, heart, muscles and nerves. Magnesium is widely available in our…
Four Nutrients for Hair, Nails and Skin Health
October 15, 2021
Ever wondered how certain nutrients can impact the health of our hair, nails and skin? Many of us have seen beauty claims on supplements or skincare products that a specific…
Consumer Survey: Nutrient Density and Health
August 20, 2020
Download the full report. Highlights Improving and maintaining health are the top incentives for choosing nutrient-dense foods. Fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and nuts and seeds are most commonly…
Potassium Fact Sheet
April 7, 2020
Download the Potassium Fact Sheet here Potassium is a nutrient that is essential for health at the most basic level – it keeps the body’s cells functioning properly. Along with…
Go Further with Food: Nutrient Density
March 6, 2018
The first article in our “Go Further with Food” series focused on food waste. Now we turn our attention from throwing out less food to throwing in more nutrient-dense food…
A Clearer Look at Lutein
September 20, 2017
“Eat your carrots, they’re good for your eyes,” was what my mom always used to tell me. She was right, carrots are filled with carotenoids, including lutein, that help protect…
Nutrition Advice for Brides & Grooms: Commit to Health Together
July 6, 2016
Summertime is here, and that means wedding season is in full swing! If you’re a bride or groom in the midst of the planning process, you are probably anticipating all…
Making Sense of the Science of Fat
October 9, 2015
This piece, originally published at Sonima.com, is a guest perspective by nutrition and diet expert Bonnie Taub-Dix and is reprinted with permission. Fat has a bad reputation. There are many reasons for this, but…