"diet and fitness profiles"

Scientific name: Curcuma longa, synonym Curcuma domestica; Curcuma aromatica Other common name(s): Indian saffron, turmeric, turmeric root, the golden spice1 Description: Turmeric, a member of the ginger family, originates from …

Scientific name: Olea europaea L.1 (olive tree) Other common names: Extra virgin olive oil, EVOO, virgin olive oil, pure olive oil, light olive oil, refined olive oil Description: Olive oil …

What are Multivitamins?  Multivitamins (MVs) are dietary supplements that generally “contain a combination of vitamins and minerals, and sometimes alongside other ingredients.” 1,2 Because there is no regulated standard for …

Scientific name: Avena sativa L.1 Oat varieties: Oat groats, steel-cut oats, Irish oats, Scottish oats, rolled oats, old-fashioned oats, quick-cooking oats, instant oats2  Description: Oats are a gluten-free cereal grain …

An overview of the ketogenic (or “keto”) diet. The first installment of the Diet and Fitness Profiles Series.  How Keto Works The ketogenic – or “keto” – diet is a …

An overview of intermittent fasting. Part of an ongoing series highlighting various diets and fitness trends.  Key Points: What it is: an umbrella term for a few different fasting diets, …