Vitamin loss and immune deficiency Modern life is stressful and this places its own demands on the body. Certain nutrients are used up more quickly when you are under stress: your body needs extra B vitamins to release energy and keep the central nervous system healthy. It needs Vitamin C and zinc to build up [...]

Healthy adults should consume between 20-30 grams of dietary fiber per day. If you were to eat 2-3 slices of whole-wheat toast + 1/2 cup of carrots + 1 cup of beans + a medium-sized apple you would get about 30 grams of fiber. As a general rule, to get adequate fiber in your diet, [...]