Minerals

Vegetarian diets are thought to be associated with health benefits. What do you need to know to optimize your nutrient intake?

In terms of nutritional health sodium is an essential macronutrient. However, too much of a good thing can bring about adverse health effects such as hypertension and bone loss.

Millions of people in Canada and North America regularly take vitamin and mineral supplements to prevent disease and to make up for poor dietary habits. But are they worth the cost?

In recent years potatoes have come under the nutritional hammer, but for most people potatoes can be part of a healthy diet.