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So I gave you a quiz about your RDI of the basic vitamins and minerals. I didn't mention anything about B vitamins though. When it comes to B vitamins, there are so many that it can be confusing to know what is what. So, take this quiz to stay on track and learn a bit more about the B world. Take the Quiz Read more
Polenta is made out of course or finely ground yellow or white cornmeal. It was formerly known as a peasant food, but now has become rather an upscale meal. Many restaurants are serving it, and you can also find pre-made polenta in grocery stores. Depending on how it's prepared, polenta can range from a spoonable mush like corn grits, to a thicker pancake-type consistency that is often Read more
There are eight B Vitamins to be exact, and they help maintain healthy skin and muscle tone, enhance your immune and nervous system functions, and promote cell growth and division. They are water-soluble vitamins which means that your body can't store them. They need to be replenished daily because whatever the body doesn't use, gets flushed out in your urine. The eight B vitamins are B1, Read more
I will admit I read labels. I have become a label reader. Often I come across ingredients that I haven't a clue about. Foods loaded with mystery ingredients I try to avoid, but I am also boning up on the ingredients I see often and niacin is one of them. Although the name sounds vaguely sinister it is just plain old vitamin B3, a water soluble vitamin processed by the liver. Niacin assists Read more
When shopping for in-season vegetables, turnip isn't the first Winter vegetable to come to mind. The cold-weather crop doesn't win the popularity vote over more tastier or well-known options at the farmers market. Turnips, however, hold a good deal of nutritional value. One serving of the root (about 1 cup) offers almost as much potassium as a banana, and also contains vitamins C and B, such as Read more
I always thought that snacking after dinner packed on the pounds, but after learning that eating in the evening will lead to weight gain is a myth, I'm back to my happy-snacking ways. Knowing that eating after dinner isn't completely off limits doesn't mean you should scarf down a plate of loaded nachos before calling it a night, but if you need to eat something before bed, make sure to make the Read more
Allergy season is in full force. For many sufferers, this time of the year is marked by runny noses, watery, itchy eyes, sneezing, sinus pain, and headaches. An estimated 40 million to 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies — so what can we do about them? According to Dr. Oz, an allergic response to pollens is actually the sign of an active immune system, but before we go and Read more
Who, regardless of age or body type wouldn't want to burn calories more efficiently? Boosting your metabolism is fairly easy and can be as simple as eating regularly, not sipping some super caffeinated energy drink. Here are some ideas on how to boost your metabolism: Eat breakfast. Eating in the morning will help to jump-start your metabolism for the rest of the day. Plus studies show that Read more
