Health

Vitamin B1, or thiamin(e), is a water soluble vitamin essential for maintaining health. Inadequate thiamin intake can cause adverse health effects. Why is thiamin essential and how much do you need each day?

Ketogenic diets have been part of the weight loss scene for decades, but what sets them apart from other weight loss diets? What is a ketogenic diet and how effective are they if you want healthy sustainable weight loss?

Your body is inhabited by trillions of bacterial cells. Some bacteria have the potential to harm you, but many benefit your health. Do probiotics, beneficial bacteria added to food, have a health promoting role and why are prebiotics important?

Wheat and/or gluten can cause allergic reactions and gastrointestinal distress in some people. It has been claimed wheat causes weight gain and other health issues. Eliminate wheat and all your health problems will cease: or will they?

Quinoa has become a preferred choice of "grain" for many people because of its relatively high and complete protein content. Botanically, quinoa is not a grain. What is quinoa and how does it compare to other protein sources?