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Beta Carotene Defined
A pigment found in orange vegetables and fruits, which the body converts to vitamin A; possibly protects against cancer
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Coffee aroma may have stress-busting qualities
Published July 18, 2008, 7:23 am, Nutraingredients.com
This provides "for the first time clues to the potential antioxidant or stress relaxation activities of the coffee bean aroma," wrote the scientists. Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C and E and carotenoids like beta-carotene, are believed to exert a protective effect on cells.
Study unlocks door to xanthophyll's eye health
Published July 18, 2008, 7:22 am, Nutraingredients.com
18-Jul-2008 - The science supporting lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health is strong, but how the compounds move from the blood stream to the eye was not clear. American scientists have gained an insight, according to new research.
Protein Transports Nutrients Believed to Protect Against Eye Disease
Published July 17, 2008, 7:22 am, Newswise
Scientists have identified the protein responsible for transporting nutrients to the eye that are believed to protect against the development of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in elderly Americans.
Protein Transports Nutrients Believed To Protect Against Eye Disease
Published July 17, 2008, 7:22 am, Science Daily
Scientists have identified the protein responsible for transporting nutrients to the eye that are believed to protect against the development of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in elderly Americans. The research sought to illuminate the process by which compounds called lutein and zeaxanthin move from the bloodstream to the eye.
Vitamin A Pushes Breast Cancer To Form Blood Vessel Cells
Published July 16, 2008, 6:23 pm, Science Daily
Researchers have discovered that vitamin A, when applied to breast cancer cells, turns on genes that can push stem cells embedded in a tumor to morph into endothelial cells. These cells can then build blood vessels to link up to the body's blood supply, promoting further tumor growth.
Combine foods for maximum benefit
Published July 16, 2008, 12:39 am, Detroit Free Press
Experts say good nutrition isn't just about one superstar ingredient; it's about group dynamics -- the way certain food combinations work together for maximum health benefits. Hungry? Try these equations from Fitness today.
THE YOU DOCS
Published July 16, 2008, 12:08 am, The Oregonian
Antioxidant-loading? No. Multivitamin? OK Not too long ago, many people were popping antioxidant pills -- certain vitamins, minerals and plant substances (phytonutrients) -- with abandon.
Vitamin news bad and good
Published July 13, 2008, 9:06 pm, The Post and Courier
Not too long ago, many people were popping antioxidant pills — certain vitamins, minerals and plant substances (phytonutrients) — with abandon. Antioxidants had earned mega-praise as health insurance in a bottle, credited with fighting everything from heart disease and cancer to the sniffles. Now, an analysis of 67 studies involving nearly a quarter of a million people says that big doses of ...
Giving Vegetables Tandoori Flavor
Published July 13, 2008, 6:59 am, Kansas City InfoZine
By Dana Jacobi - Tandoori chicken, a flavorful mix of yogurt, garam masala, pungent garlic and ginger, is a popular dish in Indian cuisine. Unfortunately for busy cooks, the dish can require four to six hours of marinating. For those who desire Tandoori flavor but can't spare the necessary marinating time, Tandoori Spinach is a perfect choice.
Healthful snacks necessary for children
Published July 13, 2008, 12:40 am, Opelousas Daily World
Snacks should be an important part of a child's daily food intake. Because children are growing and active, they may need to eat more than three times a day, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
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