The original myth goes something like this: “Irish women should drink Guinness beer during pregnancy because it is a good source or iron”. Note: there is an increased requirement for…
Aphrodisiac related subjects are quite popular in the media and have been appearing frequently. The news stories are usually dug up from the past, based on inconclusive studies or refer…
Some governments enrich certain foods with iodine and add iodine to salt to prevent a widespread deficiency and associated health problems. However, the individual situation may vary. This article will…
Aluminum compounds are added to table salt as an anticaking agent. Should we be concerned? High quantities of aluminum are toxic and their accumulation in our bodies can contribute to…
When we talk about salt consumption, it usually refers to the sodium intake. It constitutes between 34%-39% of the salt, depending on the type. The rest is mostly chloride and…
