Mushrooms are very low in calories, containing just 20 per half cup. Mushrooms are a source of key nutrients including B vitamins, copper, potassium, selenium, and even vitamin D. Mushrooms are high in antioxidants, in many cases offering more than most vegetables. Mushrooms are home to a unique family of compounds called polysaccharides, which are […]
The mineral magnesium is involved in over 300 critical biochemical reactions in the human body, including converting vitamin D into its active form. Unfortunately, low dietary intakes of this mighty mineral are rampant. Limiting processed, industrial foods and replacing them with whole, real foods direct from Mother Earth is a wonderful start. Additionally, make note […]
I promised to keep you abreast of the latest science on the vitamin D and you front and the eye-popping data continues to roll in. After reviewing a series of cardiovascular studies, researchers recently concluded the science is crystal clear that low vitamin D levels can increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes. (Journal of […]
