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Are You Feeling the Winter Blues?

You’re not alone. It affects 1 out of 10 North Americans. People living in places far from the equator get little sunshine during fall and winter. For example, Toronto had less than 50 hours of sunlight last January. A city like Tromso, Norway, doesn’t have any sunshine from November to January. This lack of sunlight…

Zinc! Why is it Important?

Zinc is a necessary mineral for the normal functioning of the body. It is responsible for the stimulation of over a 100 enzymes, which controls various body functions. The most common sources of zinc are legumes, nuts, seeds, meat, fish and dairy products.

Everything You Need to Know About Calcium

We’ve all heard a lot about calcium and for good reason, calcium is one of the main chemicals that our bodies need to function properly. It is required to develop and maintain bone and dental strength from infancy until old age. Preventing weak bones and reducing the risk of fractures in our twilight years requires…

The Truth Behind Fats

Fat has often been vilified in our battle with the bulge. We now know that there are good and bad fats. Omega-3 and Omega-6 are essential fatty acids, which have been heralded for promoting health and preventing diseases like heart diseases, cancer, diabetes, etc.

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