B12 is part of the family of B vitamins: 8 different vitamins that help the body perform crucial functions. All of them help the body turn food into fuel; in other words, B vitamins generate energy. B12 itself is crucial in the processes of metabolism, forming new red blood cells, and maintaining the central nervous […]
Vitamin B12 is necessary for humans to live healthy lives, but because it is not often found in plant foods, vegetarians and vegans are often short on B12. Chronic vitamin B12 deficiency can result in anemia that both reduces your body’s ability to absorb B12, and result in a negative health state that may potentially […]
Do you use celery seed in your everyday cooking? If so, you might be aware of some celery seed benefits: it adds depth of flavor to spice mixes, and can be the difference between a good and a great vegetable broth. But did you know that celery seed benefits extend far beyond the kitchen? Dozens […]
Can you depend on nutritional supplement manufacturers to actually put the ingredients they claim to use inside their products? The trustworthiness of the vitamin and supplement industry has come into question and is now under intense scrutiny. That’s after testing commissioned by New York’s Attorney General indicated certain store brand supplements at major retailers did […]
Did you catch the Dr. Oz  program on GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)?  Have you formed an opinion on all this biotechnology, especially where your food is concerned? If splicing the DNA of one species (like tomatoes) and mixing it with the DNA of another (a deep cold water fish) to make a “better” tomato makes you a […]
