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The beginner’s nutrition guide is a series of blog posts that provides an introduction to the basics of human nutrition.
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Beginner’s Guide: Potassium
Potassium is a nutrient that’s essential for human health. It’s found in many foods, including fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy products. The body needs potassium to maintain fluid…
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Beginner’s Guide: Molybdenum
Chances are, you’ve never heard of molybdenum. But this trace mineral plays an important role in the human body, and deficiencies can lead to serious health problems. In…
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Beginner’s Guide: Manganese
Manganese is a mineral that’s found in small amounts in nearly all living organisms. It’s an essential nutrient, meaning that your body needs it to function properly. Though…
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Beginner’s Guide: Iron
Iron is an essential mineral that our bodies need to function properly. It’s found in hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in our blood, and in myoglobin, which helps our…
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Beginners Guide: Iodine
Iodine is an essential trace element that plays a vital role in the function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland produces two hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine…
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Beginners Guide: Chloride
Many people don’t realize the importance of chloride in their diet. Chloride is an easily missed nutrient, but it plays a vital role in keeping our bodies healthy.…
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Beginners Guide: Calcium
In this blog post, we will discuss the health benefits of calcium, food sources of calcium, and common deficiencies of this mineral. Calcium is an essential mineral for…
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Beginners Guide: Vitamin K
Vitamin K is a nutrient that is involved in many different processes in the body. It is important for blood clotting, bone health, and more. This vitamin can…
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Beginner’s Guide: Vitamin E
Do you know what vitamin E does for your body? This nutrient is essential for a number of reasons, and it’s important to make sure you’re getting enough…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Micronutrients: Vitamins, Minerals, and More
Do you know what micronutrients are? If not, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Micronutrients are essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that our bodies need in order…
