Micronutrients

Zinc is an essential trace mineral present in your body in small amounts. It is involved in many important metabolic processes and available in a wide variety of foods.

Choline and several other amines are similar to vitamins, but are not considered “essential” nutrients as your body can synthesize these nutrients. What functions do these non-essential amines have?

Almost weekly a new "superfood" is announced with a description of its supposed health benefits. Are these "superfoods" really superior to other foods or is it a marketing ploy?

Develop your own eating for health plan! Use basic nutrition knowledge to get the most out of the food you eat and help you attain your nutrition and health goals.

Sweet potatoes have been a staple food in the diets of many people world-wide for centuries. From a nutrition perspective these versatile and economical root vegetables are packed with essential nutrients which support eating for health.