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Prevalent Nutrient Deficiencies in the US: More Than 40% are Vitamin A, C, D & E, Calcium or Magnesium Deficient and >90% Don't Get Enough Choline, Fiber & Potassium

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Choline, fiber, potassium, this meal has everything US citizens don't eat. The latest re-examination of data from the 2001-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) reveals: " A substantial proportion of the adult population (over 40%) had inadequate intakes of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, calcium, and magnesium." (Agarwal. 2014) While many studies have examined the differences in micronutrient intakes in various population subgroups, very few studies have compared the micronutrient intake status of overweight and/or obese with that of normal weight adults. A highly relevant distinction as it turns out. Learn more about the health effects of food: Pasta "Al Dente" = Anti-Diabetic Vinegar & Gums for Weight Loss Teflon Pans Will Kill You! Yohimbine Burns Stubborn Fat You Can Wash Pesticides Away Milk = Poisonous Hormone Cocktail In view of the fact that more than two thirds of the U.S. population...
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Eat Rice, Stay Healthy!?

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A recently published study ( Fulgoni. 2010 ) analyzing data from 25 374 eligible participants identified as rice consumers study on the correlation of rice-eating to several markers of metabolic health showed that people who ate at least one serving of rice (white or brown) a day tend to have better health and diet parameters including less total fat, saturated fat, and added sugars; higher amounts of more than 12 essential vitamins and minerals , including iron, folate, and other B vitamins; more fruit and legumes; nearly 4 tsp (16 g) less added sugar; and 7 g less solid fats. For the 19- to 50-year-old subgroup, main results ( P < .05) also showed rice consumption associated with reduced likelihood of being overweight or obese , 34% reduced risk of high blood pressure , 27% reduced likelihood of having an increased waist circumference , and 21% reduced risk of metabolic syndrome . This, however, should not encourage you to just add one serving of rice to your bad d...
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