KTK-Nutrition

What does vitamin D have to do with COVID-19?   New research at Northwestern University indicates people who are deficient in vitamin D are “twice as likely to experience major complications”.   The researchers looked at data from 10 countries, including the USA, and found that people low on D had overactive immune systems.   Well, one would think having an overactive immune system would be a good thing, not so, especially when it comes to COVID-19.   Adequate levels of Vitamin D are protective as Vitamin D enhances our immune system and prevents the overactive immune problems.   The WST-TV 2 in Atlanta reports from Dr. Arielle Levitan, “We do believe that there is a link between vitamin D and immunity and it’s very possible that being vitamin D deficient could set you up for a worse infection.”    According to the article, not only does vitamin D boost your immune system but it also helps you fight inflammation and supports the function of your lung...

If you listen to the commercials, high fructose corn syrup is the same as white table sugar and has no adverse health consequences.   But is that true?   For years now, I just try to avoid foods that have high fructose corn syrup as an ingredient.   Not easy to do as manufacturers love to sneak this sugar into everything from bread to catsup.   Many manufacturers know there are consumers that are like me and try to avoid high fructose corn syrup so they make a catsup without it then charge more. Why high fructose corn syrup?   Manufacturers love it as it is easy to ship, has a long shelf life and is cheaper than sugar.    It improves the texture of cookies, and browns better in breads.      What is HCFS?   It is comprised of fructose and glucose and manufacturers use it in place of sugar.   It has the same caloric value of sugar, 4 calories per gram. Is HCFS Bad for our Health?   Many researchers would say no but mo...