Nutrients

Zinc is an essential trace mineral present in your body in small amounts. It is involved in many important metabolic processes and available in a wide variety of foods.

On the surface calorie restriction may appear to combat the aging process and age-related diseases, but what does calorie restriction look like in reality.

Almost weekly a new "superfood" is announced with a description of its supposed health benefits. Are these "superfoods" really superior to other foods or is it a marketing ploy?

Sweet potatoes have been a staple food in the diets of many people world-wide for centuries. From a nutrition perspective these versatile and economical root vegetables are packed with essential nutrients which support eating for health.

Pantothenic acid may not be as well-known as other B vitamins, but this vitamin has a very important role in many metabolic reactions essential to life. What does this vitamin do and are you getting enough?