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12 blog articles for 'manganese'
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8 Foods Packed with Vitamin A
Vitamin A is an essential antioxidant that benefits several areas of health. First, it's a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it remains in your tissues longer once absorbed. It’s also known for supporting the health of your immune system, brain, bones, skin and eyes, as well as overall wellness.1 The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin A is 3,000 IU for men and 2,300 IU for women. Pregnant women should strive for 2,600 IU, while lactating women should get 4,300 IU daily.2...
04/05/21 • Jenna M.
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12 Foods to Eat for More Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant known for supporting several areas of wellness including immune health, brain health, skin health and cardiovascular health. As a water-soluble vitamin, your body won’t store it for long periods of time, meaning it’s important to either supplement or include vitamin C foods in your diet. So how much do you need? According to the National Institute of Health, the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for vitamin C is 90 mg for adult males and 75...
07/29/20 • Jenna M.
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Homemade Grain-Free Granola Recipe
Grain-free granola packs a punch when it comes to nutrition. Not only is it heart smart, it’s also delicious and easy to make! Granola is typically grain based, but this recipe calls for no grains and instead focuses on healthy nuts and seeds. This recipe is filled with antioxidants from a variety of ingredients, adding a hearty dose of micronutrients. Each serving is nutrient dense, naturally sweetened and packs a ton of flavor while providing healthy omega-3 fats, plant-based...
03/18/21 • Swanson Staff
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Protein-Packed Golden Milk Smoothie
Golden milk is a delicious, calming beverage that’s typically served hot, but I’ve incorporated the same powerful spices into this smoothie so you can reap all the rewards through the spring and summer months. Turmeric is the star in this smoothie and the benefits of this ancient, adaptogenic herb are increased when a specific blend of spices is added, allowing for enhanced absorption by the body. This smoothie is packed with an assortment of antioxidants, flavorful tropical fruit and a...
05/05/21 • Swanson Staff
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Glucosamine Benefits for Joint Health & Beyond
Whenever you hear people talking about glucosamine, it's almost always within the context of joint health supplements. And for good reason! Glucosamine is one of the primary building blocks found in cartilage, which is the tough tissue that helps cushion your joints. Glucosamine is also used by your body to build tendons, ligaments, cartilage and the thick fluid that surrounds your joints. Because joint health is so closely tied to overall wellbeing, glucosamine and other joint supporting nutrients like chondroitin...
03/30/21 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Get Supermarket Smart: Grocery Store Hacks
Grocery shopping might seem like a simple enough task, but the second you walk into many supermarkets, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by options and spend more time and money than you originally planned. Flashy packaging, strategically placed product displays, and sales on products you may never actually use all serve as distractions that keep you in the store longer and can run up your total grocery bill. Get supermarket smart by saving time (and money) in the grocery store,...
06/02/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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4 Reasons You Should Eat Whole Grains Every Day
Many trendy diets today rely heavily on lean proteins and monounsaturated fats to fill your plate, but if you ask us, nobody puts healthy carbohydrates in a corner. Whole grains are an essential part of a well-balanced, nutrient-rich diet for a handful of reasons, and there are so many delicious options to choose from. No matter the meal of the day, whole grains are here to take your nutrition game to the next level. Here’s everything you need to know...
09/11/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Easy Ways to Improve Your Hydration
Hot summer days can make it easy to get dehydrated, but proper hydration isn’t just something we should be thinking about when it’s hot. Did you know that you lose two and a half, to three cups of body fluid in a day just by living? And, if you're exercising in the heat or even just sweating from being outside, you can lose additional body fluid. As you lose body fluids, you also lose precious minerals and electrolytes needed to...
06/18/24 • Dr. Darrin Starkey
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What is Collagen
If you’re wondering what collagen is, the simplest idea is to think of it as being a major part of… you! Collagen forms the building blocks for almost all your body, from bones and connective tissues to muscles and skin. In fact, collagen represents about 30% of the protein in your body, making it a pretty essential part of your whole makeup.1 As a protein, collagen is made of the amino acids hydroxyproline, proline and glycine. But it’s not just...
06/17/24 • Medically reviewed by Justine Hays, RD
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Cauliflower Nutrition & Benefits Plus Easy Cauliflower Recipes
Thinking of getting in on the cauliflower trend? More and more people are turning this hearty vegetable into creative, delectable dishes or eating it raw with or without a dip. Breeze through your grocer’s frozen section, and you’ll likely find pizza crusts, bagels, risotto and even bread made from cauliflower too! So why is everyone so crazy for cauliflower? It’s packed with nutrients and offers a great swap for high carb foods like potatoes and pasta. Let’s explore cauliflower and...
06/05/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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How to Replace Sugar with Healthier Sugar Alternatives
Most of us know refined sugar isn’t exactly beneficial. It adds empty calories to your diet and has been linked to a host of health issues.1 But resisting sweet foods and beverages can be difficult. After all, sweets are delicious! Plus, added sugars have a way of sneaking into your diet from unexpected places. Just take a look around at nutritional labels and you’ll see. For example, some pasta sauces have as much 9 g of sugar per serving! So,...
08/20/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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18 Food Replacement Hacks that Make Healthy Eating Easy
Eating healthfully at every single meal can be a challenge, but simply replacing some of your usual pantry staples with healthier options can help in a really big way! When we’re hungry, we tend to reach for what’s on hand. And by keeping healthy food swaps around, we set ourselves up for nutritional success. That doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice flavor. Some of these healthy swaps are even more delicious and flavorful than what they’ve replaced! It also doesn’t...
07/16/25 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
