Know Yourself

Minerals are essential nutrients, but too little or too much of some minerals may be harmful to your health. Which minerals and how much do you need?

Controversial research suggests being moderately overweight may increase longevity. Does this imply that being overweight can be healthy? Is it possible to be healthy even if you are not at a healthy body weight?

Reports of nutrition, physical activity and health related scientific findings litter the media. How can you tell good research from poor research?

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.

Changing your eating and physical activity practices is not easy, particularly when the environment seems to be against you. But the tide is turning...or is it?