Fruits and vegetables

Fighting Free Radicals

Your body comprises trillions of cells. Cells, in turn, are made up of many molecules. Molecules consist of atoms joined by chemical bonds. Atoms consist of neutrons, protons, and electrons. The number of positively charged protons in the atom’s nucleus determines the number of negatively charged electrons surrounding the atom. Electrons orbit an atom in […]

Understanding Human Nutrition (With a Side of Politics)

Where do you get your protein if you don’t eat meat? How do you get enough calcium without drinking milk? Most people, even otherwise educated people, don’t seem to know very much about nutrition. Sadly, that situation won’t change anytime soon unless you educate yourself and the people you care about. Why did most of […]