Latest Issue—May-June 2022 • Volume 140

Know Your Nutrient: Manganese
by Aliza Becker, BA, MPS Manganese is present throughout the body, including in the liver, pancreas, brain, and bone, and is an essential trace metal

Superfood Spotlight: Ginger
The Superfood of All Superfoods Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a popular herb used globally, both in the culinary world and in herbal medicine. The ginger

Quick Guide to Plant-based Proteins
BEANS What? Legumes, such as kidney, black, pinto, and garbanzo (chickpeas) How much? Around 15 grams of protein per cooked cup (170 grams). Other nutrients?

Yoga 101—Common Types of Yoga
Here we will focus on defining the six main types of Asanas yoga. There are six systems of Indian philosophy: Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa,

Soy Beans: What the Experts Say
Soy is one of the most versatile and pervasive foods in the American diet.1 Many people consume this ingredient every day without knowing it. Baked

Lactose Intolerance: What Causes It and How It is Managed
Lactose intolerance is a chronic condition that affects the way the gut moves milk and dairy products through the body. This disorder prevents the body

Make a Splash this Summer with Aquatic Exercise
With summer just around the corner, a seasonal array of exercise opportunities are available to shake up your exercise routine. One way to dive into

How to Do Four-limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana) Properly
This pose strengthens wrists, arms, abdominal muscles and lower back, which in turn improves posture and balance Start in plank pose. Hands should
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Superfood Spotlight: Ginger
The Superfood of All Superfoods Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a popular herb used globally, both in the culinary world and in herbal medicine. The ginger

Superfood Spotlight: Garlic
Garlic has been a staple in the human diet and in medicine for thousands of years.1-3 Some might even call it the food of legends,

Superfood Spotlight: Chia Seeds
Chia seeds have been cultivated as a food source as early as 5500 BC in Central America.1 Recognition of the chia seed’s nutritional benefits can

Superfood Spotlight: Algae
According to Encyclopedia Britannica, “Algae are defined as a group of predominantly aquatic, photosynthetic, and nucleus-bearing organisms that lack the true roots, stems, leaves, and

Know Your Nutrient: Collagen
by Aliza Becker, BA, MPS Collagen, a type of protein, is a primary structural component of the body that can be found in the skin,

Know Your Nutrient: Choline
by Aliza Becker, BA, MPS Choline, a water-soluble nutrient that has been recognized as essential for body function and health by the United States (US)

Know Your Nutrient: Vitamin K
by Aliza Becker, BA, MPS Vitamin K is the generic name for a family of fat-soluble compounds that share a common 2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone ring structure. Vitamin