A healthy diet doesn't have to be bland, and you may be surprised to learn that certain food staples in your refrigerator and pantry are quite good for you. Those frozen vegetables you have in your freezer? Don't be so quick to toss them out for fresh corn on the cob or carrot sticks. Likewise, if [...]
Zinc is an important mineral that we need for so many purposes. For example, zinc helps with wound healing. If you were hospitalized with a burn injury or another type of severe wound, it’s possible the hospital would give you a zinc supplement to speed-up your healing. Zinc plays a role in cell division, and it’s [...]
Let's face it. The type of food that is often handy and makes you want more--despite the zero nutritional value--is junk food. We often prefer oily and fried foods over an apple due to the fantastic taste they provide. However, a thorough understanding of the cons and pros of both food categories will help us decide [...]
