Vital Choice Healthstore Blog & Podcast

Detoxify and enhance your liver

Michael Ventresca — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:39:45 +0000

The liver is our primary organ of detoxification. If you stop and think about it, we ask it to do quite a bit. Given the burden placed on the liver, it begs the question when and how do we detoxify our detoxifier?

Let’s get going…help for constipation

Michael Ventresca — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:24:07 +0000

Today's topic is a very common issue that few of us like to discuss - constipation. So let's discuss it! Ultimately, the goal is a healthy elimination schedule, defined simply as eliminating at least once a day.

Uncovering the truth behind common dietary myths

Michael Ventresca — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:24:17 +0000

With so many sources of nutrition information it can be overwhelming, so I’ve comprised a list of some common dietary myths to set the record straight.

Boosting your health with green tea

Michael Ventresca — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:29:34 +0000

Promising new research suggests that green tea may protect against eye disease.

Good Morning America Questions Fish Oil Safety

Michael Ventresca — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:52:05 +0000

Today's Good Morning America asked the question are fish oil supplements safe? According to the report, a law suit has been filed because PCBs were found in the samples tested.

Week in Review: Krill on Dr. Oz and Safety of Fish Oil

Michael Ventresca — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:39:16 +0000

Today's podcast looks back over the past week in TV health. Topics include Krill Oil as discussed on Dr. Oz and the Good Morning America's report on the safety of fish oil.

March is National Nutrition Month – So let’s Celebrate!

Michael Ventresca — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:07:56 +0000

Here are a few tips on what you can consume to boost your health and aid in disease prevention...

My Top 3 Supplements

Michael Ventresca — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:30:19 +0000

I'm often asked if I had to take only 1 supplement what would it be? While this varies depending on the individual and their diet, there are a few supplements that I think are important foundations to good health. Here are my top three...

Bilberry found to reduce blood sugar

Michael Ventresca — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:13:08 +0000

Bilberry extract may be able to lower blood sugar and increase insulin sensitivity according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Nutrition.

Which CoQ10 is best?

Michael Ventresca — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:00:09 +0000

Today's podcast answers several common questions I receive about CoQ10 including: 'Is CoQ10 for everybody?' and, 'Which form is best?'