Micronutrients

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.

Pantothenic acid may not be as well-known as other B vitamins, but this vitamin has a very important role in many metabolic reactions essential to life. What does this vitamin do and are you getting enough?

An orange or a glass of orange juice? A cup of blueberries or a cup of blueberry juice? When choosing between whole fruit or juice which should you select and why?

Vitamin B3, niacin, is a water soluble vitamin essential for maintaining health which is involved in several important metabolic functions in your body. Learn about functions, food sources, daily requirement and bio-availability of niacin.

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?