Tag: Minerals

Spotlight on Nutrients/Topics of Interest

What Am I Missing? Common Nutrient Deficiencies Across the Lifespan

May 2, 2017April 30, 2017 Nicole Osinga, RD, MAN, BAScLeave a comment

We are fortunate that in this day and age, as we have so many options to obtain missing nutrients. Look at all of your options when you’re in a health food store, or when you’re walking down a pharmacy supplement aisle!

However, as the same time, so many options can lead to feeling overwhelmed and confused.

Balanced Eating

Do I Need a Vitamin Supplement?

October 13, 2016January 17, 2017 Nicole Osinga, RD, MAN, BASc3 Comments

Have you even wondered if you should be taking a vitamin or mineral supplement? Perhaps you reflected on your diet, scratched your head and thought “am I missing something?” In order to shed light on if you need a supplement or not, I’m welcoming my friend and colleague Andrea D’Ambrosio, Registered Dietitian and owner of Dietetic Directions as today’s guest blogger!