When it comes to certain nutrients, more isn’t necessarily better. Key Points Supplements can help fill nutritional gaps. But when taken in excess, some can be toxic. Fat-soluble vitamins are most at risk of being toxic when taken at high levels. Work with a registered dietitian to determine optimal supplementation doses for you. If you're like a lot of Americans, you probably have a medicine cabinet full of vitamin and mineral supplements aimed at helping you meet your nutri

Here in Colorado, we have short growing seasons, and our backyard crop of tomatoes is winding down, but finishing with a bang. We have been picking oodles of gorgeous big, luscious ripe heritage tomatoes, and have so many it’s hard to know what to do with them all! Tomatoes are considered a health food in most circles; known for having rich supplies of anti-oxidants like lycopene, beta-carotene, folate, potassium, vitamin C, other flavonoids, as well as other nutrients. Tomat

How you take them can make a difference. Key Points Taking certain supplements with food may improve absorption and reduce digestive discomfort. Fat-soluble vitamins, probiotics, calcium and omega-3s may benefit from being paired with food. Always follow supplement instructions and guidance from a health care professional. When it comes to supplements, what you take is only part of the equation. In many cases, how you take them may matter just as much. While some supplements

That pre-washed mix might look fresh—but it could be past its prime. Bagged salads are a convenience that makes getting dinner on the table infinitely easier. Who has the time to wash, dry, and chop lettuce, much less assemble all the toppings? (Not me!) However, this shortcut isn't perfect. As anyone who regularly shops the salad kits will know, sometimes you encounter a bag that's definitely past its prime. It's easy to tell when a bagged salad is done for—it's slimy, wilte

It’s a salad-y spin on the Tex-Mex classic! Prep Time: Total Time: Servings: 50 mins 2 hrs 50 mins 4 Layers of flavor come together seamlessly in this hearty salad recipe. A savory marinade with a subtle kick infuses steak with notes of cumin, chili powder, and lime for brightness. Adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chiles more than pulls its weight in the marinade, lending smokiness and heat. The salad is further enhanced

Glow-up or gimmick? Social media beauty trends come and go, but part of my job is figuring out which ones are actually worth your time and money. Dermatologists often tell me they see patients dealing with the fallout of TikTok beauty advice gone wrong. That said, red light therapy feels different. It’s been circulating in the beauty space for years, and I’ve personally become a fan. I use a red light mask (Shark Beauty is my go-to) a few times a week, I’ve tried red light sp

Have you ever wondered what all the markings printed, stamped, or ink-jetted onto an egg carton really mean? It could be a marketing claim trying to communicate why you should buy those eggs, or maybe it’s a mysterious code. Using Organic Valley® Eggs as an example, we are breaking down the lingo, numbers, and symbols you may have questioned while reading labels — or maybe you’ve never even thought about! What Is a Julian Date on Egg Cartons? This three-digit number, typicall

Is potassium chloride a win-win by decreasing sodium intake and increasing potassium intake? Of all the terrible things about our diets, high dietary sodium intake—high salt intake—is the leading risk. It’s estimated to be causing millions of deaths every year, killing mainly through adverse effects on blood pressure and increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is still called the “silent and invisible killer” because it ra

A staggering 99.99% of Americans fail to get the minimum recommended potassium intake (despite it being perhaps only half of our natural intake) and stay below the recommended sodium intake (even though it may be twice our natural intake). Worldwide, physical inactivity accounts for more than 10 million years of healthy life lost, but what we eat accounts for nearly 20 times that. Unhealthy diets shave hundreds of millions of disability-free years off people’s lives every yea

“CoQ10 plays a significant role in boosting the immune system and physical performance, as tissues and cells involved with immune function are highly energy-dependent and therefore require an adequate supply of CoQ10 for optimal function.” — Dr. Peter Langsjoen, Cardiologist and CoQ10 Researcher, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications Clinical Fact #1: Cholesterol lowering drugs such as Lipitor®, Pravachol®, Zocor® and Crestor® as well as other highly prescribed