According to a recent survey a number of supposedly healthy products had more hidden salt than a burger and fries. For example, one noodle salad had 4.4g of salt in a single portion – 73% of an adult’s recommended daily salt limit.
Some McDonald’s salads were saltier than their Big Mac and small French fries meal …
Many women are aware that a high intake of calcium may help prevent osteoporosis but I’m not sure if many of them know that that adding a magnesium supplement may improve their body’s ability to absorb calcium. And fewer still are probably aware of the emerging research that shows how a vitamin B-12 supplement may also play an important role in bone health as we age.
While doctors are not sure of the reasons behind the connection, people with osteoporosis have been found also to have a vitamin B12 deficiency. Symptoms of B12 deficiency include …
Pots, pans and other cookware are made from a variety of materials. These materials can enter the food that we cook in them. Most of the time, this is harmless. However, care should be taken with some materials. Most cookware is safe to use for daily meal preparation, as long as you maintain it well and use it as intended. However, there are potential risks in some cookware materials that you should be aware of: