Rebecca MacLean, Author at Savor Health

Rebecca MacLean

Rebecca MacLean is a dietetic intern and graduate student at Teachers College, Columbia University. Rebecca received her undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition and Food Science with a minor in Sustainable Food Systems from the University of Maine. In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys home cooking and spending as much time as possible in the outdoors. She currently resides in New York City.

Food First: Coenzyme Q10

Overview February is heart month, so we are taking a look at Coenzyme Q10, which…

Food First: Vitamin E

Overview This month we will be discussing another member of the antioxidant family: Vitamin E!…

Food First: Vitamin B12

Overview Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for…

Food First: Vitamin A

Overview Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be found under many different names,…

Food First: Zinc

Overview Zinc is an essential mineral that is needed by the body for a wide assortment…

Food First: Vitamin C

Overview Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin known for its antioxidant potential in the body.…

Food First: Vitamin D the Sunshine Vitamin

Overview Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin important for calcium absorption in the body. Calcium…

Food First: Iron—The Powerhouse Mineral

Overview Iron is a total powerhouse. It is a key mineral which is essential for the transfer of…

Food First: Mighty Magnesium

Magnesium can indeed be referred as being “mighty” since it is involved in over 300…

Food First: A Savor Health Series

Take one step into your local drug store looking for a nutritional supplement and it…

National Nutrition Month 2018

Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) shines a spotlight on the importance…