Aging: Avoidable or Inevitable?

Why do some people age more gracefully than others? Why do some succumb to cancer, heart disease or diabetes early in their life while others live disease free and healthy for more than a century? Is aging something we can slow down and avoid or is it inevitable? We...

Benefits of Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin obtained from sunlight exposure, food and supplements, which improve the absorption of calcium and phosphorus.  Calcium and phosphorus are important for bone mineralization and bone health. There are 5 forms of vitamin D, but only 2...

The Importance of Fiber

Most people overlooked fiber in their diet and many would rather not think about it. However, fiber deserves our attention because of the health benefits it contributes. For optimum health, 25-30 g of fiber a day is required in our diet. What are the benefits of...