Nutrition is an important aspect of health care at all points in life. As we find helpful sites, we will include them below to give you better information on keeping yourself as healthy as possible. Before undertaking any diet or changes, please talk to a healthcare professional first. Links included here are not intended as medical or nutritional advice.
Iron in Your Diet
MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia
MEDLINEplus has a clear article on Iron in diet. Due to the importance of maintaining proper intake of iron, this article and the following ones are recommended.
Changi General Hospital
The Changi General Hospital in Singapore has a good article in English titled High Iron Diet.
Vegetarian Network Victoria
Because vegetarians are generally at risk for having iron-deficiency, the Vegetarian Network Victoria in Australia offers a very informative article, Iron and Vegetarian Diets, on getting appropriate amounts of iron in your diet.
Calcium in Your Diet
MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia MEDLINEplus offers a good article on Calcium in diet. Calcium is another important part of our diet that needs to be kept at certain levels for optimal health.
Somerset Medical Center
The Somerset Medical Center in New Jersey, United States, has a clear article called Calcium-fortified foods: choosing them carefully. Not many foods have high amounts of calcium in them, though quite a few foods have some calcium in them.
Yale-New Haven Hospital
The Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut, United States, has a section of their website called Nutrition Advisor. The article of interest is titled Calcium: Not just for bones anymore! that talks about the importance of calcium for the entire body, not just the bones.
Important Topics
American Institute for Cancer Research
The American Institute for Cancer Research maintains a website that focuses on nutrition in relation to cancer. There are many sections of information invailable, including a Recipe Corner.
nutrition.org
The American Society for Nutritional Sciences publishes nutrition.org and The Journal of Nutrition with assistance from Stanford University's HighWire Press. Online and paper subscriptions are available.
Low Residue Diet
Colorectal Surgical Associates, P.S.C., offers online support for those undertaking a low residue diet as part of their healthcare regimen. Due to the nature of the diet, professional medical advice MUST be sought before undertaking it for any reason.
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Science Daily
Science Daily provides links to current research news. This particular article is titled Organically Grown Foods Higher In Cancer-fighting Chemicals Than Conventionally Grown Foods. Evidence suggests that the chemical herbicides used in agriculture may inhibit the growth of natural chemicals in the plant that may be helpful in preventing cancer.
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