As a vegetarian, I am often questioned about my iron levels. Whenever I got sick as a vegetarian teen, my parents would drag me to the doctor to make sure my iron levels were acceptable. Despite all of the concern, my iron levels have remained well within the normal range. Here are a few suggestions to raise your iron level or keep it within a healthy range. I try to take a few normal precautions, but I don't spend too much time worrying about my iron unless I start to feel poorly.
1) Iron supplements - This might be an
Vitamin D: A Winter Must Have
by Jessica B. February 15th, 2012 | Vitamins
As you take in less and less sunlight, it might be time to look into taking a Vitamin D supplement, if you aren’t doing so already.
Why vitamin D? Some studies have linked vitamin D deficiency with everything from osteoporosis to cardiac disease. Others connect seasonal depression with a decrease in amount of vitamin D in the system. Vitamin D has also been linked to cancer prevention.
We take in vitamin D from a large variety of natural sources, most notably the sun! According to some studies it takes as little as 10 minutes in the sun, if you are fair skinned, during
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Why vitamin D? Some studies have linked vitamin D deficiency with everything from osteoporosis to cardiac disease. Others connect seasonal depression with a decrease in amount of vitamin D in the system. Vitamin D has also been linked to cancer prevention.
We take in vitamin D from a large variety of natural sources, most notably the sun! According to some studies it takes as little as 10 minutes in the sun, if you are fair skinned, during
Healthy Holiday Eating
by Dean Heller MD November 25th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
My father is 82 and has multiple medical problems including heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. He is coming to my house for Thanksgiving dinner, and I want to make it as healthy for him as I can. What should I do?
It is great that you are thinking of him on Thanksgiving (and throughout the holiday season). While you want to make it healthy, you also want to let them enjoy the meal.
Here are a few suggestions. First, suggest that he eats the white meat turkey, without the skin,and avoid ham or other meats that may be higher in sodium. Obviously,
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It is great that you are thinking of him on Thanksgiving (and throughout the holiday season). While you want to make it healthy, you also want to let them enjoy the meal.
Here are a few suggestions. First, suggest that he eats the white meat turkey, without the skin,and avoid ham or other meats that may be higher in sodium. Obviously,
More of the Healthiest Foods
by Mackenzie M. November 24th, 2011 | Nutrition
It has been a few months since I wrote about “Five of the Healthiest Foods,†and in that time I have discovered several more foods that are absolutely delicious, and absolutely healthy for you. Some are well-known “super foods,†and others are hometown staples that have recently gained attention from nutritionists and scientists alike.
Like the five foods I previously wrote about, these items will not only make you feel more energetic and well, but they will also supplement your daily diet with much needed vitamins and minerals. Also keep in mind, these items can be found at
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Like the five foods I previously wrote about, these items will not only make you feel more energetic and well, but they will also supplement your daily diet with much needed vitamins and minerals. Also keep in mind, these items can be found at