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Confused About Folate?
At the risk of sounding redundant, I am making folic acid the topic of yet another article. Why? Because making sure you are getting enough folate is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Yet if you read the headlines lately, you may be running scared from folate. Should you take folate or shouldn’t you, and if so, how much should you take? Let’s clear up some of the confusion.
Are US Vitamin Recommendations Hopelessly Out of Date?
Ah, it was so simple back in 1941. That’s when the first RDAs (Recommended Daily Allowances) for vitamins first came out. Clear little easy-to-understand numbers that let you know how much of a vitamin you needed to prevent a deficiency disease (like rickets or beri-beri). It was the vitamin equivalent of having three television stations to choose from. I like to call the RDAs “Minimum Wage Nutrition”.
Then people began to get the idea that vitamins might do more than just prevent scurvy and rickets. They might actually have a role in preventive medicine and general health — helping to stave off cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis… actually, just about any condition you can name.
Asparagus with Eggs: A Metabolic Code Recipe
Adding vegetables to eggs makes a great low carb breakfast and helps you to get in those 6-8 vegetable servings per day. This recipe is an excellent source of protein, folic acid, and dietary fiber and a good source of lutein and vitamin A.
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:*
1 lb raw asparagus
1/2 T unsalted butter
1/2T extra virgin olive [...]
Dealing with Depression? Try the Natural Route First
…Many of us are suffering with what’s called mild or moderate depression — anything from “the blues” to a general feeling that some of the sparkle is gone from everyday life. For mild or even moderate depression, there are a number of natural remedies that are worth trying before going the pharmaceutical route.
Aspirin Can Boost Your Risk of Stroke
Yesterday, my neighbor asked me if it was a good idea to take aspirin to avoid heart attacks and stroke. I responded with a question of my own: “Would you take a painkiller if you weren’t in pain?”
