Vitamin C is the popular kid of the micronutrient world - it’s so important that everyone knows it and worries about having enough of it, and with good reason. It an antioxidant, which means that it helps against aging and shields DNA from free radical damage (it also protects sperm from free radical damage so men who plan on having children should make sure they have their daily dose). Vitamin C is needed by the body for the growth and repair of tissues, as well as for collagen, the main component in skin (keeps it young and supple), tendons, cartilage, organs and even bones. Read More…
The Real Meal Salad By HLife Photography
When a salad is 80% of your meal – a portion from which we are expected to get loads of vitamins, minerals, complex carbs, phytonutrients, a variety of amino acids and good fats – a few leaves with two wheels of veggies on top just won’t cut it. My expectations are higher, and I aim to succeed in nourishing my body with the proper nutrients in order to maintain my optimal physical health. One of my pet peeves is what I call “petty” salads. This is the salad that is mostly made up of some leaves (for fluff), a couple of tomato wheels (if we are lucky to get more than one), a cucumber slice and one thin ring of onion chopped in half, or maybe a couple of carrot shavings. Not only is this a weak attempt at a salad, it is unfortunately a sad reality that most of us get served when out to dinner at a restaurant (or let’s be honest, at many persons’ dining tables). That needs to change. Although my salads are always nutrient dense, in this hearty, real meal salad, I decided to focus on antioxidant count, protein density and iron absorption in particular. Let’s do this. Read More…
