Fitness + Well-Being

Why B12 In The Right Form Is A Big Deal

Vitamin B12 is the big man on campus. That’s to say that when compared to other vitamins, B12’s chemical structure—containing a bulky metal ion of cobalt at its center—is huge and elaborate. The vitamin, also [...]

What’s a Complete Meal Replacement?

Because they're so convenient and easy to use, meal replacements are perfect tools for achieving weight-loss goals. Unfortunately, some products that claim to be meal replacements are lacking components of a healthy, balanced meal and [...]

CoQ10 Powers Athletic Performance

Why should athletes care about getting adequate amounts of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)? Low amounts of the vitamin-like substance responsible for practically all energy production in the body could severely compromise athletic performance. When athletes train, [...]

Eating a More Alkaline Diet for Bone Health

For several years, there has been discussion about the influence foods can have on the acid-alkaline balance (or pH level) of blood in the body and on health, especially bone health. The theory is that [...]

What Happens to Body Fat When You Cleanse?

Ah, the visual joy of weight loss—your face is more defined, your belly no longer protrudes over the waist of your pants, and parts that used to jiggle are now toned. On the outside, fat [...]

Sodium – Not Too Much, But Not Too Little

Do you meticulously read every food label you come across, looking for those milligrams of sodium, and then shun any item that may push you over the 1,500 milligram mark? A new report put out [...]