Minerals

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.

Iron deficiency is a common nutrient deficiency, but too much iron may also adversely affect your health. What is too little or too much?

Digestion occurs in your gastrointestinal tract and is the process by which nutrients contained in the food you consume are separated and absorbed into your body.