Now that we’ve learned about the need for micronutrients and what exactly micronutrients are, it’s time to take a closer look at our first micronutrient… vitamin A. What Is It? Vitamin A is “the name of a group of fat-soluble retinoids,...
Nutrients are substances that provide “nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.” They are necessary for survival. But where do you get them? Well that depends on the type. There are two major types of nutrients: macronutrients and...
The sun is shining, the birds are singing — it’s the perfect time to get outside and exercise. Though you likely won’t be battling your way through snow or rain, summer presents its own unique considerations when it comes to stepping foot in the...
Despite the popularity of diet trends like intermittent fasting, which often advises skipping breakfast, there are plenty of reasons to continue to eat this first meal of the day. Benefits of Breakfast: Eating breakfast may help with weight control. A recent...
Did you know that micronutrient inadequacies are actually common in the United States? Because I sure didn’t. Micronutrient deficiencies are not necessarily prevalent here, but inadequacies — which occur when someone is getting enough of the nutrient to be...
The Sleep Goal Challenge starts Monday, August 15! We all need to refresh and restore ourselves from time to time. People are not machines. New research shows that when people don’t get the maintenance they need, everything suffers—their work, their relationships and...
