Food Choices

Nutrition prior to conception for both parents has been identified as a key fertility factor and may influence future health of offspring. Mom’s nutrition status during pregnancy is vital to health pregnancy outcomes.

Calorie restriction has been linked to longevity and health, but calorie restriction can also result in poor health and a shorter life span. From a health perspective, what does calorie restriction really mean? And is it for you?

Vegetarian diets are thought to be associated with health benefits. What do you need to know to optimize your nutrient intake?

Organically grown food is generally more expensive than comparative conventionally grown food products, and is often perceived as healthier. Is it worth the extra cost?

In terms of nutritional health sodium is an essential macronutrient. However, too much of a good thing can bring about adverse health effects such as hypertension and bone loss.