Holiday Health Myths Busted

by Laura Purcell

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9 Ways to Support Gut Health During the Holiday Season

by Melissa Chichester

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration…It’s a time when we gather with loved ones, savor delicious...

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10 Foods to Increase Your Vitamin C Intake

by Melissa Chichester

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to put our well-being behind work, our families, and our long to-do...

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5 Summer Essentials to Add to Your List

by The Puritan's Pride Editorial Team

Besides the obvious summer items that fly off the shelves, we've noticed some other trends during the warmer months....

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The Benefits of Greens Powders and How to Use Them

by Melissa Chichester

Consuming an abundant amount of fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to receive the essential nutrients needed...

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What Are Fat-Soluble Vitamins? 

by Melissa Chichester

It might sound like a myth, but small amounts of fat are an important part of a healthy diet.  One of the roles...

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What to Expect When Working with a Nutritionist

by Melissa Chichester

Throughout every life stage, your nutritional needs change. Newborns need calcium for strong bones and teeth, while...

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Questions and Answers for People New to Vitamins & Supplements

by Melissa Chichester

Have you ever walked down the aisle of vitamins and supplements at your local convenience store, only to leave...

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Is It Possible to Take Too Many Vitamins? 

by Melissa Chichester

Taking vitamin and mineral supplements is an important part of the daily routine for people all over the world....

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Mighty Maitake And 5 Other Exotic Mushrooms

by The Puritan's Pride Editorial Team

Mushroom supplements are all the rage among herbalists and nutritionists these days, and the mighty maitake does not...

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Three “Better Together” Nutrient Combinations

by Melissa Chichester

Peanut butter and jelly. S’mores and campfires. Hot chocolate and marshmallows.  Some things just go better...

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How to Increase Your Intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

by Melissa Chichester

Are you getting enough omega-3 fatty acids in your diet? Eating a diet rich in fish, nuts, and seeds can help you...

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The Keys to Staying Healthy As Seasons Change

by Melissa Chichester

As the seasons change, we look forward to the snow melting in the spring, hot days in the summer sun, colorful...

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5 Supplements that Support Carbohydrate Metabolism

by Melissa Chichester

Are you confused about carbs? Today, the word “carbohydrates” is highly misunderstood. Many people believe carbs...

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Healthy Habits to Support Bone Health for a Lifetime

by Melissa Chichester

One of the primary aspects of health for seniors and older adults is bone health. Interestingly, you’ll reach peak...

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6 Antioxidants You Should Know

by Melissa Chichester

Antioxidants. You’ve heard the word, but do you know what they do?  If not, don’t worry! In the simplest...

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A Guide to Bladder Health for Older Adults

by Melissa Chichester

Every day, you use your bladder and probably don’t think about all of the important functions it has. Your bladder...

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Lifestyle Habits for Summer and Supplements for Cellular Energy Support

by Melissa Chichester

When summer arrives, most people want to stay up later, get out more, and be more active. But what happens if you...

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7 Supplements to Take with Food

by Melissa Chichester

The best way to get the daily recommended amount of vitamins and minerals is through your diet. However, dietary...

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5 Foods that Support Immune Health

by Melissa Chichester

If your diet is heavy in processed foods, fried foods, and trans fats, you probably aren’t receiving the nutrients...

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A Guide to Understanding Ubiquinol

by Melissa Chichester

Ubiquinol levels in the body peak by age 20 and decrease by up to 50% in different parts of the body by age 80, it is...

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8 Benefits of Eating Flaxseeds

by Melissa Chichester

Flaxseeds were once considered so essential that there was actually a law passed to make sure it was regularly...

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What to Expect from a Vitamin D Test

by Melissa Chichester

One of the best ways to determine if you have a deficiency is to request a Vitamin D test from your...

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31 Healthy Tips to Celebrate National Nutrition Month

by The Puritan's Pride Editorial Team

Small daily changes can make a big, long-term impact on your body. In National Nutrition Month, use these tips every...

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Four Questions and Answers About Fiber

by Melissa Chichester

When you think of fiber, you might immediately think of a bland breakfast cereal or prune juice. Sure, it’s not as...

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The Health Benefits of Copper

by Melissa Chichester

Although we do not need large amounts of this trace element, copper is essential for good...

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10 Hidden Names for Sugar

by Melissa Chichester

Confused about hidden sugars? Here are 10 other names for sugar that you can look for on the...

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3 Ways to Use Soy Lecithin in the Kitchen

by Melissa Chichester

Cooking and baking with soy lecithin provides several beneficial nutrients, such as essential fatty acid linoleic acid,...

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Eat These 8 Foods to Increase Dietary Zinc Intake

by Melissa Chichester

The best way to get the nutrients your body needs is to eat a healthy, nutritious diet. One of the essential trace...

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Life Hacks to Help with Holiday Stress

by The Puritan's Pride Editorial Team

In this season of seemingly unending lists – to-do lists and wish lists, shopping lists and chore lists – it is...

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5 Supplements that Support Night Vision

by Melissa Chichester

After the age of 40, your eye health begins to change. It might become more difficult to focus. Although this change...

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6 Easy Ways to Add Collagen to Your Diet

by Melissa Chichester

Collagen is an incredible protein. It makes up 70% of our skin’s composition and is the most abundant protein in the...

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Pumpkin and Cranberry: Urinary Support for Men and Women

by Melissa Chichester

Cranberry and pumpkin are complementary urinary health supplements that work side-by-side to support the unique health...

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The Beginner’s Guide to Eye Health

by Melissa Chichester

The eyes are known as, ‘the windows to the soul.’ As one of the most complex parts of the human body,...

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How Hydration Supports Immune Health

by Melissa Chichester

When thinking about health, many people wonder how they can better support their immune system. The job of your immune...

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5 Surprising Superfoods for Wellness

by Melissa Chichester

One of the most important pillars of health is eating a nutritious diet. This means consuming a balance of protein,...

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4 Nutrients to Look for in a Women’s Multivitamin

by Melissa Chichester

We know that choosing the right multivitamin can be overwhelming. With so many options available, it can be confusing...

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Influenza: What You Need to Know

by Melissa Chichester

Every year, millions of people are affected by influenza, or “the flu.” This highly contagious virus impacts the...

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8 Nutritious Nuts You Need to Know

by Melissa Chichester

Do you love snacking on nuts of all kinds? Maybe you love Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts… the list goes on!...

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7 Red Fruits and Vegetables to Add to Your Diet

by Melissa Chichester

With Valentine’s Day and Heart Health Month just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get caught up on some...

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New Year, New Habits: 5 Healthy Promises to Keep in 2020

by Melissa Chichester

The new year is almost here! Like many others, you might be considering turning over a new leaf and committing to...

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Food Sources of the Nine Essential Amino Acids

by Melissa Chichester

Amino acids perform many functions related to cellular metabolism, but they are best known as building blocks of...

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Nutrition as Sweet as Honey

by Melissa Chichester

According to National Geographic, a study found that humans have been using beeswax and honey for at least 9,000 years....

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Bone Health By Age

by Melissa Chichester

Throughout your life, you rely on healthy bones to support movement, muscles, the storage of blood cells, and more....

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Healthy Living with the Mediterranean Diet

by Melissa Chichester

Many diet and lifestyle fads come and go, but some of them tend to stick around for a long time due to their...

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How to Shop Healthy at the Grocery Store

by Melissa Chichester

We have all run into the grocery store while we are hungry at one point or another. Usually, it results in picking up...

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3 Ways to Increase Your Water Intake

by Melissa Chichester

Many people struggle with a surprising but important wellness issue. Can you guess what it is? Staying hydrated! Most...

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What Does “Organic” Really Mean?

by Melissa Chichester

Do you know what organic really means? Many vitamin, mineral, and other wellness supplements use the word “organic”...

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Feasting on Flowers

by The Puritan's Pride Editorial Team

The next time you head out to harvest your crop of yummy eats, take a second glance at some of the other beneficial...

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Making Smart Selections with Fats

by Melissa Chichester

Let’s talk about fats! We now know that there are some fats that nourish the body and contain beneficial...

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What Do Food Expiration Dates Really Mean?

by Melissa Chichester

Imagine this familiar scene: It’s a busy weeknight, dinner isn’t prepared, and all that’s left in the fridge is...

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Good Nutrition is Vital to Eye Health and Healthy Vision

by The Puritan's Pride Editorial Team

We seem to spend too many hours a day reading in bad light, staring at computer screens, watching TV and squinting at...