Mushrooms: A Marvelous Potent Source of Vitamin D

Mushrooms A Great Source of Vitamin D by Tana Amen BSN RN

Getting enough vitamin D from your diet can be challenging since this disease-fighting nutrient is found in relatively few foods. However, the delicious news is that mushrooms can provide just as much vitamin D as supplements, according to research presented at the American Society for Biochemistry and Microbiology annual meeting in Boston in April. That’s […]

Surprising Health Perks of Probiotics

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Probiotics don’t just benefit digestive health. Scientists have also discovered that the “good” bacteria found in fermented foods and supplements can aid weight loss and may help ward off colds, skin rashes, allergies, diabetes, and heart disease. Most remarkably, the “good” bacteria found in fermented foods and supplements may also be powerful natural antidepressants, with […]