Vitamin B12

There has been a lot of news about medical tests lately. Physicians are coming out against unnecessary testing and screenings to save patients time, money and health risks. As a senior, how do you know which tests or screenings you should have done, and...

As people look to live more healthful lifestyles, many are contemplating meat-free diets. But becoming vegan or vegetarian can seem daunting as people try to figure out what to eat to get all the proper nutrients. Ingrid Beardsley, registered dietitian at...

Dear Pharmacist: I have your "Diabetes Without Drugs" book and it has helped me, but I'm still on two of the original five medications for this condition. Which nutrients should I take with my medicine? — B.B., Micanopy, Fla. Dear B.B.: For my new...

"Vegetarian is like raising a kid Mennonite," Victoria Moran once said to me. "It's difficult but not that different. Raising your kid vegan is like being Amish. A totally different world." Moran's new book, "Main Street Vegan" (Penguin Group, $16.95),...

Autumn leaves are falling and Halloween is just around the corner. During the fall season, many of us are looking for quick and easy recipes that also provide hearty nutrition to help fuel an active, healthy lifestyle. This Halloween try something...

A healthy diet is key to ensuring your child grows and develops properly.  Growing children require specific vitamins and minerals to aid in their growth. Add these superfoods to your children’s diet to help them grow strong and healthy. 1. ...

Kyle Domer, owner of the cleverly named Phoney Baloney's, a vegan sandwich shop in Irvine, is passionate about his food. After his parents' divorce when he was a young man, he gained about 45 pounds from eating fast food and had health issues. In...

May is “Beef Month” in South Dakota. This tradition began more than 40 years ago and recognizes beef production as one of South Dakota's largest economic sectors. Beef production is good for the state's economy. From cattle producers to feed...

Nothing says summer like freshly grilled homemade burgers, but the type of meat we use can make it or break it, at least nutritionally speaking.   But how do you know what you're eating?  For years, meat manufacturers didn’t have to disclose...

Shopping at our local farmers markets is better for the environment and the local economy, and it turns out that there can be a nutritional benefit to buying local, as well. Farmers can let produce ripen more fully before harvest, and more time spent...

Stress, it's something we deal with on a daily basis. Some of us take it all in stride, others let it build up to the breaking point. Our emotional condition can create harmful physical effects on our bodies, including digestive problems, ulcers,...

Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post to The Baltimore Sun's health blog Picture of Health (baltimoresun.com/pictureofhealth), which is reprinted here. This week, Elaine Pelc weighs in on eggs....