Micronutrients

Are you getting your 2-3 servings of fruit a day? Fruit doesn’t have to be a trendy “super” food to contribute a variety of nutrients to your diet. Fruit is versatile and provides a variety of flavours and textures to fulfill your needs.

Add variety to your eating for health plan by selecting from a variety of nutritious tropical fruits available in your local grocery store. Learn about the vitamin, mineral, and phytochemical content of some of popular tropical fruits.

Growing consumer awareness and angst concerning the presence of genetically modified foods in the food supply appears to be driving the move toward GM food labeling. Where do you stand in the GM food debate?

Turmeric, and /or its therapeutic agent curcumin, has been touted as an effective nutritional supplement and panacea. Research papers, patents and internet sites appear to support its efficacy, but how effective is it and for which health condition?

Learn how to 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.