The Skinny on Zinc


Updated 10/04/07 4:48 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

The Skinny on Zinc

Zinc is one of those essential minerals that often flies under the radar, mostly because deficiencies of zinc are rare here in the U.S. It is, however, present in almost every cell of your body. It stimulates almost 100 enzymes, which are responsible for many biomechanical reactions in the body. This busy mineral supports a healthy immune system, is needed for wound healing and helps maintain Read more

What Does Your RDI Look Like: Zinc


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

What Does Your RDI Look Like: Zinc

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

Fatty Foods Worth a Little Indulging!


Updated 06/03/11 5:20 AM · Posted by Heather Dale · 0 comments

A List of Foods With Good Fats

Not all fats are bad for you; in fact, incorporating healthy fats into your diet can actually be good for you! The general rule of thumb is that good fats are liquid at room temperature and bad fats are solid at room temperature. Therefore, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats fall into the good fats category, while saturated and trans fats fall into the bad fats category. Unlike saturated Read more

7 Ways to Get a Healthy Hemp Fix


Updated 09/14/11 2:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Benefits of Hemp

If you've shied away from hemp because you think it's a form of marijuana, you'll feel relieved to know hemp contains very low levels of THC. Aside from its fibers to make clothes and paper, hemp also has highly nutritious seeds. They're easily digested, contain all the essential amino acids (they're a complete protein), and are an excellent source of the essential fatty acids that lower Read more