12 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR CALCIUM continued 3. Calcium is best absorbed when taken in smaller amounts more frequently and with meals. For example, your body absorbs more calcium if you take one 250 milligram […]
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CARING ABOUT YOUR CALCIUM Part 7
12 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR CALCIUM Various factors affect how much of the calcium you consume really gets into your blood and is utilized by the body. Here are some things to take into considertation […]
CARING ABOUT YOUR CALCIUM Part 6
WHAT FOODS ARE THE BEST DAIRY AND NON-DAIRY SOURCES OF CALCIUM? There are a lot of foods rich in calcium. This is good news even for people who do not like dairy! Best Dairy Sources […]
CARING ABOUT YOUR CALCIUM Part 5
HOW MUCH CALCIUM DO YOU NEED? While the body at any age needs calcium, there are stages in a person’s life when calcium requirements increase. Here are the daily requirements at various stages in your […]
CARING ABOUT YOUR CALCIUM Part 4
How does calcium work? As with other minerals, the body has an efficient system for keeping the concentration of calcium in the blood and tissues in balance. This is needed because if calcium concentrations fall […]
CARING ABOUT YOUR CALCIUM Part 2
Osteopenia and osteoporosis There are a variety of reasons for osteopenia, some hormonal and some related to the fact that calcium absorption lessens in elderly intestines. Also, certain medications decrease the body’s ability to absorb […]
Atkins and Appetite Suppression Part 3
Broccoli and cauliflower, two of the acceptable vegetables on the Atkins program, also have appetite-suppressing effects. These vegetables are very bulky and they help make your stomach feel full. When your stomach feels full, it […]
CARING ABOUT YOUR CALCIUM Part 1
Calcium is one of the most important minerals in your body for a variety of reasons. WHY DO YOU NEED CALCIUM? We all know that calcium is necessary for strong bones and teeth. What you […]
6 Healthy Breakfast Ideas Part 1
It is the first meal we eat when we get up in the morning. After a long night of sleep, we can’t do without it, if we want to get our bodies up and moving […]
How to Reduce Cholesterol
A new article has been posted recently: Coping With Cholesterol at our sister site on Nutrition. Learn more about Cholesterol, its effects on your body, and how to reduce cholesterol.
Transforming Calorie Counting?
Here is a really interesting idea. This company is showing photo portions to help you lose weight. Humans interact with the world primarily through sight. Figwee.com seeks to take advantage of this by employing a […]
The Wellness Letter from UC Berkeley
The Wellness Letter 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent newsletter, great for supplements and general wellness information, and the website is really useful too. Very good for diet and nutritional information. UC Berkeley Wellness Letter […]