Food Choices

Vitamin K is involved in the synthesis of bone proteins and is freely available in green leafy vegetables. What other functions does vitamin K have and can you obtain sufficient vitamin K from the food you eat?

Vitamin E is an essential nutrient. A deficiency may contribute to less than optimal health. However, evidence for anti-ageing benefits of vitamin E supplementation has not materialised. Why do you need this vitamin and how much is enough?

Your teeth are of significant importance to your health. Damage to these necessary tools for chewing food and initiating digestion of nutrients can negatively affect your health. Regular dental visits are a must, but so is good dental nutrition.

The process of menopause can be uncomfortable and even debilitating. Hormone replacement therapies can reduce some of the effects of menopause, but many women want to take a natural drug-free approach. Is this possible with nutrition and exercise?

Cantaloupe is a popular fruit. Just one cup of cantaloupe contains significant amounts of several essential vitamins and minerals which promote health.