Sep 7, 2023 | Nutrient Deficiency
When soil is nutrient depleted, can we get all our nutrients from food? By Mia Rigden Board-certified nutritionist, classically trained chef What makes a carrot full of calcium and carotenoids, kale rich in folate and manganese, and nuts and seeds powerful sources of...
Aug 8, 2023 | Immune System, Recipes, Vitamin C
by Mia Rigden Board-certified nutritionist, classically trained chef This classic Spanish chilled soup is just as refreshing as it is nourishing. With in-season tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion and garlic, this gazpacho is literally bursting with vitamin C...
Jan 18, 2023 | B Vitamins, Magnesium, Nutrient Deficiency, Vitamin C, Vitamins and Nutrients, Wellness, Zinc
Like so many other topics, the research consensus about sleep nutrients and vitamins is boring. There is no magic pill that condenses eight hours of quality sleep into five, that puts you to sleep instantly and keeps you asleep all night. Per the research, the answer...
Oct 27, 2022 | Vitamins and Nutrients
The thyroid gland plays a vital role in metabolism as well as how the body grows and develops. Like every organ, the thyroid requires vitamins and minerals to function. Six thyroid nutrients are particularly important for the gland to secrete the chemicals necessary...
Oct 11, 2022 | Nutrient Absorption
Several common diseases damage the gut in ways that make it difficult to absorb vitamins and minerals, leading to deficiencies. While chronic use of medications and alcohol, genetic factors, and age affect nutrient absorption, this article focuses on seven conditions...