Supplements

Also called ascorbic acid, water-soluble vitamin C is found in broccoli, red peppers, brussels sprouts, potatoes, and

A naturally occurring B vitamin found in leafy greens, citrus fruit, beans, and peas. Folic acid is the synthetic

A recent study found that women with higher levels of vitamin D have a lower risk for age-related disease. The

What it is: A flavonol — or antioxidant — found in plant-based foods, such as red wine, tea, and coffee, as well as in

There are several natural supplements derived from bees, including propolis, bee pollen and royal jelly, which have been used by traditional healers around the globe. Even honey itself has well-documented healing powers.

Long acclaimed for its health benefits, seaweed is now turning up in everything from chips and crackers to soups and

What it is A Peruvian root vegetable used for 2,000 years as an aphrodisiac, maca is dried, ground, and sold as

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Acts as an adaptogena substance that helps balance hormone excesses or deficits by

When given the choice, the average 5-year-old is more likely to grab a french fry than a broccoli floret. Fortunately,