Diet

Caffeine is revered by some for its “energising” effects. However, research into the effects of caffeine on health is mixed and dependent on how much is consumed, by whom and when. What does this mean for you?

Your body contains small amounts of manganese which is essential for good health and required in many metabolic processes. Although manganese deficiency is rare, following diets that are low in plant foods may reduce your intake of manganese.

You observe your muscles working for you in all your physical actions, but what occurs in your body to achieve muscle action? How do the nutrients you consume contribute to your daily physical activities?

Nutrition recommendations suggest people consume 2 or more servings of fish each week. What do you need to know about fish and seafood to enable you to make eating for health selections?

Growing consumer awareness and angst concerning the presence of genetically modified foods in the food supply appears to be driving the move toward GM food labeling. Where do you stand in the GM food debate?