As people look for ways to improve their health, dietary supplements are growing in popularity.  From eye health to gut health, supplements can serve as a valuable aid to help you achieve and maintain optimal health throughout your entire body.

Usually in the form of tablets or capsules, dietary supplements are nutritional substances that support proper functioning of all your body's systems and organs.  They may include vitamins, minerals, amino acids (the building blocks of protein) or herbal extracts. 

Interested in taking supplements to support and improve your own health?  Here's what you need to know to take them safely and get the most out of them.

You don't have to adopt a strict vegetarian or vegan diet to enjoy the benefits of plant-based foods.  You're probably (hopefully!) consuming some plant-based foods in your diet already, like fresh fruits and vegetables; beans, peas, and lentils; and grains. 

These nutrient-packed foods all work to boost your health and well-being naturally.
 
Here are 10 changes you can look forward to when you start eating more fresh, plant-based foods.

"'Be sure you know your own mind, Jupe,' Mr. Gradgrind cautioned her, 'I say no more.  Be sure you know your own mind!'"  From Charles Dickens' Hard Times
 
Do you know your own mind? 

On the surface, it might seem like a silly question, but the reality is that many people truly don't know their own mind.  It's not always a simple or easy task.  It can be a real struggle to know your own mind, when there is so much coming at you from other sources, be it family, friends, the media, or society in general.