by Rachel McBryan RD | Feb 28, 2022 | Micronutrient Monday, Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements
Phosphorous is the second most plentiful mineral in our bodies. The average adult has approximately 750 grams of the mineral in their body. But what exactly does this mineral do to keep us healthy? It turns out, quite a lot. Role of Phosphorus in the Body Our bodies...
by Rachel McBryan RD | Feb 25, 2022 | Disease & Illnesses
What is a CGM? A CGM is a continuous glucose monitor. It is a small system that monitors your blood glucose (sugar) levels in real-time. This means it can show you how your blood sugar changes in response to different foods and meals. Benefits of a CGM CGMs were...
by Rachel McBryan RD | Feb 21, 2022 | Micronutrient Monday, Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements
As a trace mineral, copper is often overlooked when we think about all the micronutrients that our bodies need. However, this micronutrient plays a huge role in supporting our health. Role of Copper in the Body Our bodies need copper to build many enzymes that are...
by Rachel McBryan RD | Feb 14, 2022 | Micronutrient Monday, Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements
Unlike most vitamins and macro-minerals, you probably have not heard too much about selenium before. Selenium is a micro-mineral. Meaning that our body only needs small amounts of it. There are two different forms of selenium, organic and inorganic. Now, this is not...
by Rachel McBryan RD | Feb 9, 2022 | Immune System, Physical Health
Over the past two years, many of us have found a new appreciation for our immune system. Our immune system protects our bodies against infections from bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. Without it, our bodies would become overrun with foreign materials which may...
by Rachel McBryan RD | Feb 8, 2022 | Micronutrient Monday, Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements
Vitamin B5 is also known as pantothenic acid. Like all other B vitamins, pathogenic acid is a water-soluble vitamin. Keep reading to learn more about this essential vitamin including where to find it, and how it supports our health. Role of Vitamin B5 in the Body...
