Micronutrients

Several hormones are necessary for effective nutrient digestion, absorption,and metabolism of the foods and beverages you consume. What are these hormones and what functions do they perform?

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient required for a variety of important processes within your body. Vitamin C deficiency can result in serious health problems. Learn how to obtain your daily "dose" of vitamin C the healthy way.

Kale is a dark green or purple leafy vegetable which belongs to the cabbage group. 1 cup of raw or 1/2 a cup of cooked kale is packed full of nutrients which can benefit your health. Learn more.

One of four fat soluble vitamins, vitamin A is an essential nutrient involved in important metabolic processes in your body. As with many essential nutrients too much can be as detrimental to health as too little. Are you getting enough or too little?

Folate is an essential nutrient required as part of two coenzymes necessary for DNA synthesis and new cell development. Folate deficiency can severely affect your health and in women may adversely affect foetal development.