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1 How Much Protein Do I Need Each Day?
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2 What to Eat to Get the RDI of Vitamins and Minerals
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3 To B or Not to B: Sources For Vitamin B12
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4 Why Do We Need Manganese?
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5 How to Eat For Your Daily Dose of Potassium
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6 Do You Know Where To Find Calcium?
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7 RDI vs. RDA
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8 Penny For Your Thoughts: Copper in Your Diet
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9 Sodium: Do You Know the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)?
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10 What Does Your RDI Look Like: Vitamin C
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11 Healthy Eating Tip: Eat Calcium For Dessert
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12 Are You Getting Your RDI?
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13 RDI Reminder: How Much Do I Need Again?
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14 How Do Calcium-Rich Foods Stack Up?
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15 Eating Calcium Is Better For Your Bones
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16 What Does Your RDI Look Like: Zinc
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17 What Does Your RDI Look Like: Vitamin A
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18 Do You Know Your RDI?
How much calcium should I get? What about vitamin B12? If you're curious to know how much you need each day of your basic vitamins and minerals, this chart is for you! It tells you the recommended daily intake (RDI) of each nutrient, and what you need to eat to obtain it. Read more
If you're wondering how many grams of protein a woman should consume per day, there's no cut and dry answer. It depends on your weight, your activity level, and whether or not you're pregnant. There's an easy way to calculate the number of protein grams that's right for you. Just take your weight in pounds and divide it by 2.2 to figure out your weight in kilograms. Then multiply that number by Read more
Omegas are all the buzz right now, and it seems like everywhere you turn, new foods are being enhanced with this essential fatty acid, or labeled as an excellent source. What people don't know is that there are different types of omegas, and eating too much of one kind can actually be harmful to your body. Omega-3s are found in flax seeds, walnuts, cod liver oil, and fatty fish like mackerel, Read more
Sunshine is a great source of vitamin D, but if cooler weather or your busy work or school schedule has you spending less time outside, you'll want to make sure you're getting enough from your diet. An adult woman needs five micrograms or 200 International Units (IU) of vitamin D each day, though it is argued that the RDI for women should be 800 to 1,000 IU. The tolerable upper intake level is 50 Read more
Omega-3s fall into the category of healthy fats because they have so many benefits. These essential fatty acids reduce inflammation, stabilize your mood, lower your cholesterol, and have been found to reduce your risk of coronary heart disease. The RDI of omega-3s is 1.1 grams per day. It's easy to get your fill since omega-3s come from a variety of sources including fish, flaxseeds, walnuts, Read more
Getting enough fiber and protein is definitely on my radar, but manganese isn't a nutrient we hear about often. Just because it's rarely mentioned, doesn't mean it 's not important. Manganese has many health benefits to our bodies. It keeps your bones strong and healthy, and is important in synthesizing fatty acids and cholesterol. It's essential in keeping your blood sugar levels and thyroid Read more
I don't worry too much about vitamin C, since citrus fruits are high in the vitamin and eat some just about every day, especially during the Summer. This vitamin is beneficial for protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling. An adult woman doesn't need much — 75 mg of vitamin C a day. Since it's a common Read more
I'd much rather obtain my daily vitamins and minerals from the food I eat rather than popping supplements, but it's tough to know which foods offer the best sources of each nutrient. So take this little quiz if you're curious about how to fulfill your recommended daily intake of some essential vitamins and minerals. Question 1 of 5Which of these whole grains contains the most iron? One cup Read more
When the mineral zinc comes to mind, I mostly link it with fighting colds. While it's true that it helps support a healthy immune system, that's not all zinc does. It's essential for cell division and the synthesis of DNA and protein. It also stimulates 300 enzymes, which are responsible for many of your body's functions. Zinc heals and protects your skin, is needed for proper thyroid Read more
Our bodies require certain amounts of vitamins and minerals daily to operate smoothly. If you're confused about how many to get of each and why exactly we need them, you're not alone. Take this quiz to help get all those "recommended daily intake" amounts straight. Source Take the Quiz Read more
