Nutrients

Brussels sprouts may only appear on your dinner menu at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but are worth adding to your vegetable repertoire throughout the year. These tasty buds are loaded with nutrients and can be cooked in a variety of ways.

Your heart is an amazing machine, but how can you keep your heart in good working order? Learn how reducing the sodium, sugar, and saturated fat in your diet and making other nutritional changes can help protect your heart from disease.

Onions, leeks, garlic, scallions, shallots, and chives belong to the Allium family. These popular recipe ingredients provide a variety of nutrients which benefit health. Some of them contain inulin, a fibre that may have health benefits.

This article provides reference information that will help you determine your nutrient intake so you can identify which foods are best for you.

Some studies suggest that consuming large amounts of fructose may increase your risk for obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Learn more about fructose, its sources and harmful effects, and how to reduce your consumption of this sugar.