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WHAT IT IS: Also known as vitamin B3, niacin is found in nuts, eggs, fish, dairy, poultry, legumes, and enriched cereals...

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Niacin

WHAT IT IS: Also known as vitamin B3, niacin is found in nuts, eggs, fish, dairy, poultry, legumes, and enriched cereals...

A new way to get your vitamins

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The pros and cons of pasteurization

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Another reason to eat your folate

Folic acid is in everything from leafy greens and fruits to dried beans and nuts. Unfortunately arsenic is in a lot of things, too including our drinking...

Knowledge is power

I recently read a study in which 78 percent of respondents said they wanted to eat healthier. They also said that the biggest obstacle to following through...

Healthy living 101

Omega-3 fatty acids Some fats are bad for your heart, but not omega-3s. These essential fatty acids keep cholesterol levels low, decrease blood pressure,...

Healthy living 101: Vitamin C

Abundant in many fruits and vegetables, vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a potent antioxidant that helps heal wounds; boosts the immune system; and is crucial...

Organic dairy 101

Milk does a body good, but organic milk might do it better. In addition to coming from happier cows (they're given access to fresh air and pastures),...

Yoga 101: What To Wear

Yoga 101: What To Wear Finally, after years of contemplation, you've signed up for yoga. But what to wear? The Lycra tights from your aerobics days or...

Vitamin & Mineral Glossary

Micronutrients are the nutrients needed by the body in small amounts as compared with macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and fats). They include...

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