Nutrient to Know: Tryptophan
You always hear about tryptophan around Thanksgiving time. Folks warn that that getting too much turkey (one of the most well-known sources) puts you in a “food coma.” Is it really to blame for that post-dinner snooze?
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Nutrient to Know: Anthocyanins
Berries are brimming with these cancer-fighting antioxidants, but you can find them in veggies, too. Are you getting some in your diet?
Nutrient to Know: Selenium
Nutrient to Know: Lutein
Ever wondered what makes spinach green? Or egg yolks yellow? The answer: Lutein. This antioxidant doesn’t just add color to your favorite foods; lutein gives a boost to your body, too — inside and out.
Nutrient to Know: Lycopene
Nutrient to Know: Vitamin C
Which has more vitamin C: a cup of broccoli or an orange? Get the answer and learn more about the benefits of this vitamin.
Nutrient to Know: Vitamin A
We all know we should eat our veggies, but do you know why? Nutrients from whole foods provide plenty of amazing health benefits. To continue our series on common nutrients, this week we’re shining the spotlight on vitamin A (a.k.a. retinol and beta-carotene).
Nutrient to Know: Vitamin E
You may know that antioxidants benefit your health, but how much do you know about them all? Where to get them? How much you need? We’re continuing our series on the most common nutrients, starting with vitamin E. (Catch up with our first post on choline.)
Nutrient to Know: Choline
You probably haven’t heard much about choline, but you will be amazed at the important jobs this nutrient has.
Nutrient to Know: Vitamin D
You may be up to speed on vitamin C and even know a bit about the various B vitamins, but what about vitamin D? Well, some are calling it the “super supplement.” Here is what you need to know.
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