Most people are familiar with the importance of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) for immune health, thanks in part to Linus Pauling, two-time Nobel winner. However, not many people can name the other vital functions of vitamin C or what the best food sources are (hint: it’s not oranges!). The Roles of Vitamin C: While vitamin C is fundamental to a proper functioning immune system, it’s actions go beyond just immune health. The highest concentration of vitamin C is located in the adr

Yes! Butter Can Be Good For You! For a long time, society and the media have propagated the myth that butter is bad for your health and causes heart disease because it contains saturated fats. Unfortunately, it is not that simple or straight forward. Whether a fat is healthy or harmful to health is not as simple as whether it is saturated or unsaturated. It depends on where it comes from, how it is processed, how it is stored and how it is used. Any oil or fat can be healthy

Cardiorespiratory Exercise Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. Exercise recommendations can be met through 30-60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (five days per week) or 20-60 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise (three days per week). One continuous session and multiple shorter sessions (of at least 10 minutes) are both acceptable to accumulate desired amount of daily exercise. Gradually increase time, frequency and intensi