Nutrients

Have you ever wondered what happens to the food you eat once you have swallowed it? What processes occur which change food into nutrients? Track the journey of food through your GI tract and learn more about your digestive process.

Detox programs promise a variety of health benefits for very little effort. They sound almost too good to be true, so what's the catch?

Without enough fat in your diet your health will flounder, but too much dietary fat brings other health problems. What does fat do for you?

Dietary protein provides you with essential amino acids which, together with the amino acids your body makes, provide the building blocks for your body. Learn more about this organic macronutrient.

Digestion begins in your mouth where the mechanical action of your teeth, tongue, and jaw begins to break down food that will eventually be absorbed as nutrients.