February 11, 2012

Salt of the Earth

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Written By Lissie Lyles | Salt has to be, hands down, the most commonly found ingredient of all time. We use it in nearly everything. Salt is also another food that is plagued by nutritional misinformation. Most notably: salt-restricted diets. Early researchers uncovered a correlation between high blood sugars and dietary salt intake. However, subsequent studies have not proved this to be true. In fact, a 1930’s study found that salt deficiency led to a loss of taste sensation, cramps, … [Read more...]

Salt & Pepper

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Written by Brittany Russell Added to nearly every savory, maybe some sweet, recipe one can think of, salt and pepper is the standard pair found on any dining table. Seemingly better suited for one another than Barbie and Ken, the two spices met during the 17th century and have been together since. Sea Salt It all began with sea salt, one of the first commodities known to mankind. Often used as a currency, it is clear how valuable salt was and continues to be today. Areas that produce … [Read more...]

Copper Mineral Supplement

Did you ever think that the metal your pennies are made with could be important to your health? Although the supplement copper is just a trace mineral and only required in very small amounts by the body, it is involved in the healthy and proper functioning of a number of very important processes. Your bones, immune function and even your skin and hair will benefit from taking a copper supplement. What Is Copper? This trace mineral is a dietary nutrient required for normal growth and body … [Read more...]

Potassium

By Rita Shurtliff We have all heard that minerals are vital for a healthy body. But knowing which mineral to take to ensure optimum health can be confusing. There are so many minerals, all of which have benefits. Let us consider one mineral that is a basic necessity – Potassium. Potassium is an essential dietary mineral and electrolyte. The term electrolyte refers to a substance that dissociates into ions (charged particles) in solution, making it capable of conducting electricity. Normal … [Read more...]

Magnesium

Of the more than 100 elements found in nature, four (oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen) make up 96 percent of the body’s weight. The elements comprising the remaining 4 percent are collectively referred to as minerals. There are 22 minerals essential to the healthy functioning of our bodies. Seven of these are found in relatively high concentrations in the body and are referred to as “macrominerals.” Taken together, the dietary requirement of these 22 minerals is only about 200 … [Read more...]

Nutrient Delivery: Liquid vs. Solid

Liquid vs. Solid Many people today know the importance of supplementing your diet with natural vitamins and minerals. Vitamins are essential chemicals that take part in the chemical reactions of the body, and allow the processes of life to occur. Vitamins are not the bricks that build the body, but the substances that allow the bricks to be made and that allow the body to function as an organism. Minerals are necessary for every biochemical process in the body and assist vitamins with their … [Read more...]

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