Eat your berries!
They are even good for the aches and pains of arthritis: -
Raspberries, sweet cherries, strawberries, and blueberries contain a powerful antioxidant known as anthocyanin, a compound with anti-inflammatory properties that can ease or stop the aches and pains of arthritis and even gout.
You probably know Fruits and Vegetables are supposed to be good for you. And maybe you know that the superstars of the fruit family are berries, the bright-colored, sweet-tasting, health protectors that may help the body fight certain cancers, heart disease, and delay the aging process. …

You’ve heard the expression “You are what you eat,” and when we’re talking about children, nothing could be more accurate. While adults dither about eating right for their health, what they feed their children is especially important in preparing them to learn in school and to behave as well. This Post examines research that pertains to children and learning.
Micronutrients–Vitamins and Minerals
Proper nutrition for children actually begins in the womb. Iodine deficiencies in the womb can impair the cognitive development of the fetus (1); iodine deficiency is the single most common …

There’s a lot of hype about B vitamins in the media, especially vitamin B12, probably because of the high amounts of B vitamins in some energy drinks. So here’s your primer–let’s call it B Vitamins 101.
The B vitamins are water soluble. That means they’re not stored in the body but are used and then eliminated. The Bs are found mainly in brewer’s yeast, soy beans, organ meats, vegetables, some dairy products, fish, and poultry. The Bs could be called the absolute Bs because they’re …

Minerals and trace elements are an integral part of the chemical structure of almost all vitamins, enzymes, amino acids and a host of other substances that our body depends upon to be healthy and function properly. Did you know that plants absorb around 70 to 80 different minerals from the soil during the time they are growing? The majority of fertilizers used today by commercial growers contain only about five or six types of minerals. So where will the rest of the minerals come …

Omega-3s are termed essential fatty acids (EFAs) because they are critical for good health. Since the body cannot make them on its own, omega-3s must be obtained from food.
Key Functions

Reduce hypertension. Studies of large groups of people have found that the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may aid in lowering overall blood pressure level.
Improve …