vitamins & nutrients

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• Nutrient Timing: When to Eat What for Maximum Nutrition

  Want to be your best all day long? Try this expert-approved 12-hour nutrient timing plan.

• Are You Overdosing on Dairy?

  A new book explains why milk products may not fight osteoporosis.

• Drop Weight Faster With Mushrooms

  A new study reveals this nutrient-rich food is a dieter’s best friend. Learn how mushrooms can help you.

• Vitamins That Keep Your Brain Young

  Find out which vitamins and nutrients can help keep your brain sharp as you age.

• Is Organic Really Better?

  "Organic" has become a buzzword in everything from food to apparel. But what exactly does that mean, and are foods with the organic label really better for you?

• Natural Sweeteners: Any Better Than White Sugar?

  Agave syrup, stevia, sugar. What's the difference? Here's your user guide for eight plant-derived sweeteners.

• Is Tap Water Better?

  Before you buy your next bottle of water, consider this: A surprising new study finds that bottled water is no better than tap.

• 5 Stomach-soothing Herbs and Spices

  Add flavor to your meals while improving digestion, combating irritable bowel syndrome and reducing heartburn.

• Hybrid Fruit: The New Super-food

  Plumcots, broccolini, tangelos -- hybrid fruits and veggies combine the very best into healthy super-foods.

• Youthful Skin Forever

  Safeguard your skin and enhance its natural beauty with these eight must-do expert skin-care tips.

• Surviving Cold Season, Part 2: How to Get Well Quicker

  It's that time of year again -- cold season -- replete with sore throats and stuffy noses. Here, the latest on what really works to treat a cold.

• Why You Need More Vitamin D

  Three out of four Americans don’t get enough vitamin D, increasing their risk of cancer, heart disease, even cold and flu. Learn more!

• Probiotics: Bacteria That’s Good for You

  Beneficial bacteria found in foods like yogurt, tempeh and aged cheeses can protect you from a host of health woes. Learn more!

• The Whole Scoop on Whole Grains

  Barley, buckwheat, brown rice, quinoa -- there’s more to whole grains than whole wheat and brown rice. Find out what you should be eating and why!

• (Not so) Strange Ingredients

  Wary of food ingredients that sound like chemicals? We’ll tell you what these food additives actually are so you know what you’re really eating.

• Herbs and Spices for Healthier Cooking

  Five herbs and spices that can help prevent cancer, heart disease and more. They’ll add a burst of a flavor when cooking, and they’ll boost your health!  

• Supplements: A Guide for Men

  Which vitamins, minerals and herbs do men really need to stay healthy? Here’s the latest info on supplements for men.

• Omega-3: Power Nutrient

  From heart disease to Alzheimer’s, find out how omega-3 fatty acids can improve your health.

• How Antioxidants Can Save Your Life

  Compelling evidence shows that a diet rich in antioxidants can reduce your risk of life-threatening diseases. Read on to find out the top 36 antioxidant-rich foods!

• Strange Fruit

  Want the health benefits of fruit but tired of the same old apples and bananas? Here, discover eight unusual types you may not have tried -- but should!

• Maximum Nutrition

  Did you know that cooking or storing food incorrectly can make it less nutritious? Here are 10 tips to get the maximum nutrients from the food you eat.

ExpertQA

• Are eggs part of a healthy diet?

• Are energy bars a good pre- or post-workout snack?

• Is margarine healthier than butter?

• Is dried fruit as healthy as fresh fruit?

• Now that the FDA says I shouldn't give my child cold medicines, how can I ease his cold symptoms?

• How can I ease irritable bowel syndrome?

• Should I take protein supplements if I want to build muscle mass?

• Do men need calcium supplements?

• Is there a way to protect my eyes from macular degeneration?

• Why do high-fat foods trigger heartburn?

• Are my mood swings and headaches premenopausal symptoms? I'm only 37!

• Are special vitamin formulas really better?

• Does frozen yogurt have the same health benefits as regular yogurt?

• Does cranberry juice really prevent urinary tract infections?