Minerals

There are thousands of natural health products available to help you manage your health, but what should you know about natural health products in general, and specifically about the products you use?

Your body contains small amounts of manganese which is essential for good health and required in many metabolic processes. Although manganese deficiency is rare, following diets that are low in plant foods may reduce your intake of manganese.

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?

Sulfur is an essential nutrient, but unlike other minerals is incorporated into the structure of other essential nutrients and a variety of compounds synthesised within your body and necessary for your metabolism.