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Potassium is an essential mineral that many Americans don’t get enough of, yet it’s vital for healthy blood pressure; proper function of the heart, kidneys, muscles, and nerves; and for normal metabolism of carbohydrates and protein. Until recently,

For years, we've been told that less salt is better. But some scientists say that the world's universal seasoning has been maligned and that moderate salt intake is healthier for many people.

Electrolytes are tiny charged mineral particles that dissolve in your body’s fluids and help conduct electricity. They are responsible for so many processes, one of which is maintaining normal immune function. Some of the better-known electrolytes in

WORDS: KERRY BOYNE The golden rule of skincare is easy: never put on your skin (including scalp) anything you would not put in your mouth. In other words, if you can’t eat it, don’t wear it. The one exception is essential oils, which are lovely for f

RECIPES BY LISA TURNER PHOTOGRAPHY BY CRAYOLA ENGLAND White Bean & Roasted Red Pepper Toasts with Avocado (SEE RECIPE, P. 54) SERVES 6. HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES. TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR. This pizza Margherita-style egg dish uses a sheet pan for faster co

what comes to mind when you think of recovery nutrition? Likely it’s protein powder, and while we’re certainly not knocking the power of this training staple, there are tons of alternative products to consider when looking to enhance recovery. Here’s

Minerals are often the gatekeeper when it comes to your body’s ability to perform complex, enzyme-dependent metabolic operations and even to access important vitamins. Take iron. “In my practice, I saw [a lot of] females with anemia,” says Darrin Sta

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CRAYOLA ENGLAND White Bean & Roasted Red Pepper Toasts with Avocado (SEE RECIPE, P. 54) SERVES 6. HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES. TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR. This pizza Margherita-style egg dish uses a sheet pan for faster cooking and a contemporar

BY SHERRIE STRAUSFOGEL Bath salts are packed with key minerals for inside-out health: ✻ Magnesium helps the nervous system, eases stress, and can relieve water retention. ✻ Calcium strengthens bones and nails. ✻ Potassium plays a role in nerve funct

Most of us resisted eating vegetables as children. For some reason, vegetables just tasted “yucky.” We preferred soda, candy and fried foods because they gave us sweetness and energy. Little did we know that mom and Popeye were right. Eating green fo

What’s the ideal way to eat to get and stay lean and prevent chronic disease? Follow the Paleolithic diet. In other words, eat the way that our ancestors ate during the pre-agricultural age. It may sound impossible in today’s day; however, consuming

Age is subjective, and largely in the mind—really! There are two competing ideas about aging that men encounter as they get beyond their 40s: 1 Aging is a brutal process that isn’t for sissies. This is a myth largely promulgated by the health and nur

By the time you’re 30 years old, you’ve achieved your peak bone mass for life. Once you reach 50, the body’s bone-rebuilding process slows, and you begin to lose bone mass. Add to this a loss in estrogen after menopause, and your bones are seriously

Soon Pik Loong is one of the most active durian farmers in fertilizing his trees. He manages a 50 acre of durian orchard in Sg. Chetang, Pahang. Soon Pik Loong has long produced the Musang King durian variety for the local and foreign markets. He mai

BY MELISSA DIANE SMITH Q: My elderly mother has become dehydrated a few times recently, and I give tours outdoors in the summertime and sweat a lot. Our physician recommended commercial electrolyte replacement drinks for both of us. I am looking for

Melissa Diane Smith is a trusted, internationally known journalist and holistic nutritionist who specializes in using food as medicine. She is the author of Going Against GMOs, Going Against the Grain, and Gluten Free Throughout the Year. To learn ab

Most of us are familiar with the much-maligned Western diet and its mainstay of processed food products found in the middle aisles of the grocery store. Some of us beeline for the salty chips and others for the sugar-packed cereals. But we are not th

O Oxygen – 65% Helps us convert food into energy via the process of respiration. C Carbon – 18.5% It is found in many important compounds in the human body. N Nitrogen – 3.2% A key ingredient in proteins and the bases found in our DNA. Ca Calci

One of the constants in ceramics is that one or more of our favorite raw materials will go out of production, primarily for economic reasons. For example, while many feldspars are geologically present their economic value has diminished to the point

Electrolyte supplements come in gels, powders, liquids—and effervescent tablets that can be mixed with water. Electrolytes are minerals—including sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, and calcium—that form an electrical charge when combined with fl

Hospital trips and deaths aren’t uncommon in pro combat sports. UFC fighters often end up fighting impaired through severe dehydration. Kevlar via Wikimedia Commons Every January, fat's in the crosshairs of health columnists, fitness magazines, and d