Green Kiwi Smoothie: A Simple Way to Help Your Body Get More Out of Plant Iron

Kiwifruit is naturally rich in vitamin C, and vitamin C is well known to support the absorption of non-heme (plant-based) iron, like the kind found in spinach. This bright, fresh morning smoothie pairs the two in one glass

A large U.S. nutrition survey found that adults carrying extra weight tend to fall short on a handful of everyday vitamins and minerals - and vitamin A, in particular, may play a supporting role in how the body manages fat storage. Here's what the re

A quick look at how much of the world's garlic is grown far from home, what happens to it before it reaches the shelf, and why some cooks are going back to buying local — without turning this into a health scare.

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A small, dark berry that's been part of European forest foraging for generations is getting fresh attention from metabolic health researchers - though the real story is more nuanced, and more interesting, than miracle cure.