As we age our bodies are less able to synthesize Vitamin D from sunlight.
Are you getting enough Vitamin D, most of us are chronically deficient in Vitamin D.
When you have your annual exam with your doctor remember to ask them to check your Vitamin D levels with a simple blood test.

Vitamin D helps suppor healthy bones and is good for cardiovascular health.

Tired of oatmeal for breakfast?  Try another whole grain that has great flavor and is slightly chewey: barley.   This whole grain cooks in 20 minutes and you can make it with savory items like onions and garlic or like a sweat cereal with nuts & dried fruit.

Check out my February nutrition newsletter to learn more about Cholesterol:
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-high-is-your-cholesterol-.html?soid=1102640287584&aid=okZkP46i8mM

 “Just Label It: We Have A Right to Know” campaign. At its core is a petition to the FDA that calls for products that use ingredients produced with genetic engineering to disclose this information on their labels.