Diets in Review
Last November, I wrote about gummy vitamins and how they are now marketed to adults. I’ve found myself dipping into my daughter’s stash of gummy vitamins, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to pick up some for myself. At … Continue reading
When I was a kid, I never developed a taste for milk. Well, no, that’s not strictly true – I loved CHOCOLATE milk. I never had it, so, consequently, I didn’t drink milk. I heard all of the horror stories … Continue reading
GlaxoSmithKline, makers of the popular weight loss supplement Alli, are funding a documentary on the eating habits of Americans. They could also fund another documentary; this one on the industry of pirated drugs sold on the Internet… including their own … Continue reading
Tune in this Wednesday, January 20 to The Dr. Oz Show to learn the truth about diet pills. From hoodia to green tea, Dr. Oz investigates the most common diet pills and tells you which ones can help supplement your weight loss … Continue reading
Vitamin C is essential for our bodies as it helps with the formation of our bones, muscle, teeth and skin. It is also important to note that unlike most animals, we as humans do not have the ability to make our own vitamin C, and therefore must get it through our diet. Continue reading
Every supplement company has a different standard for manufacturing, which means you should try to understand the nuances of how supplements are made. Your health may depend upon it. The government only gives minimal guidelines on how supplements are stored … Continue reading
As a young Army brat in my tween years living in Germany, I have distinct memories of enjoying the original German Gummy Bears, known there as Gummibär (rubber bear) or Gummibärchen (little rubber bear). I also enjoyed another German treat … Continue reading
Are you one of the 14 million Americans who takes dietary supplements? If you are taking supplements to help you lose weight, please do your homework first. According to this story in the New England Journal of Medicine, you may … Continue reading
Everywhere we go, we are assaulted by claims of “Enriched with Vitamin C!”, “Added B vitamins!”, “More Vitamin A than the leading brand!”, and so on. We all know that vitamins and minerals are essential to the proper balance and … Continue reading
With entire beverage cases filled with energy drinks, there is no disputing that we are a well-caffeinated culture. Maybe even too caffeinated. One such drink that has found its way in every gas station, every convenience store, millions of websites … Continue reading
Are you having trouble with endurance during your workout? Maybe you aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables. The key is an antioxidant called quercetin. A new study examined 12 healthy college students who were not regular exercisers. They were given … Continue reading
