Written by a DietitianDid you know that the average American doesn’t eat enough dietary fiber? Fiber occurs naturally in various plant foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, and plays a…
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Is your diet diverse and balanced?
Often, different health conditions and unbalanced diets may cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies in the body. These may significantly reduce your quality of life and compromise your wellbeing. Luckily, supplementation with micronutrients may reverse deficiency symptoms and improve your overall health.
That being said, supplements should be prescribed by a health professional in order to optimize their health benefits and reduce the risks of toxicity and uncontrolled consumption.
The articles in this sub-category guide you through science-based information about different supplements, deficiencies, and their effect on your health. Because you deserve to be healthy and feel good!
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Written by a DietitianTurmeric is a plant from the ginger family, which is widely used as an herb in alternative and complementary medicine, and as a condiment in South Asian and Middle Eastern…
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are common health conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. And according to a 2012 nutritional report by the Centres of Disease Control and Prevention, the…
Written by a DoctorMagnesium is a key mineral needed in great quantities for optimal health. Although magnesium deficiency is common, it is often left undiagnosed. This is mainly because blood test are able…
Recently, different chromium supplements have flooded the market, many of them claiming to be efficient for weight-loss. That being said, many people reach to chromium supplements to support weight loss,…
Dietary fiber plays an important role in supporting and promoting your healthy digestive system, gut, and weight! However, Western diet (also known as standard American diet) is often associated with…
Being vitamin B12 deficient can severely impact your health. That is why it’s important to know what are your options when it comes to supplementing. This article will guide you…
In RawBeautySource, we have emphasized multiple times on the importance of Vitamin B12. However, we can confidently say that b12 has been a “forgotten” vitamin for a long time. The…
Why fruits and vegetables are healthy? Because they are packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber! Everybody knows that vitamins contribute to good health, supported immune system, beautiful skin, hair, and…