Iodine’s role in human health
 
Iodine’s role in human health

It is a vital component of thyroid hormones that regulate crucial body processes, according to the National Institutes of Health office of dietary supplements. These hormones rely on iodine to help them control how our body makes proteins and uses energy.

Are all calories created equal?
 
Are all calories created equal?

While a calorie may be a calorie when it comes to the mathematical equation of weight loss, there’s more to it than that.

Mayo Clinic: Weight loss and Willpower
 
Mayo Clinic: Weight loss and Willpower

Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician specializing in nutrition offers strategies that can help people achieve their weight loss goals.

Fight off the flu with immune-boosting nutrients
 
Fight off the flu with immune-boosting nutrients

Having a healthy immune system is a plus during the season of colds and flu, consider these tips for keeping your immune system strong throughout the year.