
Vegans and Bone Health
In general, vegans consume fewer calories and as a result they may experience many positive health outcomes from their focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains,
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In general, vegans consume fewer calories and as a result they may experience many positive health outcomes from their focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains,

There’s no question that we need to take in enough calcium every day to build strong bones and keep them that way. The question is:

Before you take a daily calcium supplement, know how much calcium you are eating in your diet. Use the CALCIUM RULE OF 300. Start with

The concept “more is better” does not apply to calcium! Too much calcium especially in the form of supplements can be harmful. Before taking a

Recently, in one of my nutritional science courses, we touched on the subject of antinutrients. An antinutrient is a natural or synthetic compound that interferes
I have heard a lot of talk recently about the effect of caffeine on calcium absorption. Some argue that caffeine reduces calcium absorption, so any
Approximately half of the American population consumes a sugary beverage every day, as revealed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. “In 2011-2014, 6
It occurred to me recently how many of my friends opt to use milk alternatives due to lactose intolerance or a general sensitivity to dairy
The Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine* recommends that children between the ages of 9 to 18 years
The hot days of August beg for vacations and day trips to the water. Cool water and lovely breeze make for an enjoyable way to
The American Bone Health Fracture Risk Calculator™ estimates fracture risk for women and men over age 45.