Nutrients

You observe your muscles working for you in all your physical actions, but what occurs in your body to achieve muscle action? How do the nutrients you consume contribute to your daily physical activities?

Nutrition recommendations suggest people consume 2 or more servings of fish each week. What do you need to know about fish and seafood to enable you to make eating for health selections?

Cow’s milk provides an array of beneficial nutrients, but not everyone wants to, or can consume cow’s milk. Many “alternatives” to cow’s milk are now available. However, alternative may not mean nutrient equivalent.

Despite consistent recommendations for healthy eating, debates comparing benefits of low carb versus low fat diets continue to wage: now disguised as debates between the healthiness of fat and sugar. What does it mean for your health?

Red meat provides several valuable nutrients, but in recent years the consumption of red meat has been linked to a variety of diseases. Learn more about red meat, health, and health concerns about red meat preparation and livestock production.