Nutrition

By Natural Family Online

We’ve all heard of coconuts, but you may or may not have heard of coconut oil. Usually we get coconut dried, shaved, and thrown on a cream pie. But when we just eat the dried flesh of the coconut, we’re missing out on the best part. (more…)

By Natural Family Online

You’ve probably heard a lot about antioxidants lately: in the newspaper, in magazines, and on T.V. While many supplements and nutrients have been talked about for as long as you can probably remember, antioxidants are a more recent topic. Don’t let this fool you into thinking they’re any less important. Antioxidants are a vital part of staying young and healthy. But why are they so important? (more…)

By Susan Palmquist

You’ve finally been adventurous enough to buy a container of it. But now you’ve got it home, taken off the lid, but wait a minute, phew, is it supposed to smell like that? And if it is, what can you possibly make with this stuff? Don’t panic, and certainly don’t take it back to the store, or toss it in the garbage. (more…)

By Kelley Shirazi

Lots of foods are good for you, but there only a few foods that actually have enough nutrients to truly boost your health. You may have heard about these amazing foods, dubbed “Superfoods” or “Powerfoods”, but what is it that makes them so special? (more…)

By Debi Rideout

What is Vitamin B-12 and Why Do We Need It?
Everyone needs to have vitamin B-12 in their diet. It’s a water-soluble vitamin that is part of the vitamin B complex. B-12 primarily comes from animal products and can be found in eggs, meat, poultry, shellfish, milk, and milk products. It helps our metabolism to work, in the formation of red blood cells, and in the maintenance of the central nervous system. The best way to get vitamin B-12 is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods from the food guide pyramid. (more…)

We all know the importance of eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, with our busy lifestyles it’s not always so easy. That’s where smoothies come in. Delicious and nutritious smoothies can be a mom’s secret weapon to ensuring your kids get enough fruit in their diets. (more…)

By Rick Hendershot

It is a fact that people are generally getting fatter in many western societies. This is reflected in the popularity of diet books and fitness equipment. But while most of us realize it would be good to lose a bit of weight, we are only vaguely aware of the staggering levels of “obesity” in our societies. (more…)