With the popularity of carb-free or low-carb diets, many people have been ignoring the importance of grains in a balanced diet. While some grains (such as wheat) may be a source of empty calories, certain grains actually have some great health benefits. Quinoa, often called an “ancient grain”, can help promote good...
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Magnesium is an often overlooked mineral that is actually extremely essential for good health. Unlike some other nutrients, your body is unable to independently produce magnesium. Magnesium is essential for over three hundred different chemical reactions, and is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. Because of this,...
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Did you know that by age 12, only 10% of children are getting enough calcium for proper growth and bone development? Calcium deficiency is becoming a national problem – according to a recent study, 90% of women, 70% of men and 60% of teens don’t consume the recommended daily allowance of calcium. Most people know that milk is a...
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