Nutrition & Vitamins: Video Series

Vitamin D3, or niacin, usually comes from meats and fish, and it should not necessarily be taken in isolation outside of multivitamins. Find out how excessive niacin can cause problems with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

Hoodia is an herbal supplement that is marketed for weight loss, but weight loss and loss of body fat don't come as a result of a single supplement. Learn about the importance of a nutritional plan for weight loss with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

The best meal-replacement protein powder depends on personal tastes, and these powders usually come in chocolate, vanilla or strawberry. Discover how to use whey protein with frozen fruits with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

Distilled water is water than has been stripped of its minerals, so distilled water shouldn't be drunk on a daily basis. Discover why distilled water should only be used during cleansing periods with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

Foods that are high in HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, include flax oil, flax seeds, fish oil and olive oil. Discover why fruits and vegetables are an important part of a low cholesterol diet with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

When researching diets that are good for specific blood types, it can be helpful to read "Eat Right for Your Type" by Dr. Peter D'Adamo. Learn about doing research before trying new diets with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

Vitamin B12, or cyanocobalamin, is used in the body for cell regeneration, and it is found in abundance in animal foods, such as eggs, chicken, fish and raw dairy. Find out how many vegetarians open themselves up to vitamin B12 deficiency with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

A probiotic diet is one that is based on probiotics, which are healthy bacteria that are found in most people's intestines. Discover how to increase healthy bacteria through fruits, vegetables and foods that are not processed with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

There is no such vitamin as vitamin B17, but vitamins and minerals are an important part of the foundation of good health. Learn about the confusion surrounding vitamin B17 with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

The most important aspect of healthy carbohydrate diet plans involves looking at where carbohydrates are coming from and making sure that they aren't all coming from pastas, grains and breads. Save grain carbohydrates for the time right after exercise with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

Metabolism refers to how efficient a body is at using the calories a person consumes, and increasing one's metabolism means learning how to strength train. Find out how muscle mass can make metabolism more efficient with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

Magnesium is a critical mineral that is usually found in the presence of calcium and dietary supplements, and it is important for metabolism of carbohydrates and muscle contraction. Eat grains and dark, leafy green vegetables to get magnesium with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

Weight loss time constraints are dependent on the individual, and it's important to remember that someone who has retained a lot of water will lose more weight initially than someone who has not. Find out why it's reasonable to expect a loss of one to two pounds a week through a strength training program with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

Foods that contain vitamin B6 include chicken, fish, eggs, whole grains, legumes and dark leafy greens. Discover how a vitamin B6 deficiency can cause fatigue and lethargy with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

Relacore is an herbal supplement that has been marketed as a stress reduction herb that can lead to weight loss, but it's more important to change a general approach to life for weight loss. Learn how to lose weight the healthy way with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

Hoodia is an herbal supplement that's been marketed for weight loss benefits, but a woman interested in weight loss should be focused on strength training. Discover why nutrition is an important factor of body fat loss with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is found in the brain, so foods that contain serotonin will not cross the blood brain barrier to have any effect on the brain. Discover how diet can indirectly cause a change in serotonin levels with help from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on nutrition and eating healthy.