Vivacious Vitamins: Vitamin A
Posted February 18, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Alexandra Haller
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Supplements
Vitamin A is essential for bone growth, immune function, reproduction and maintenance of skin tissue (epithelial cells). It works with DNA to direct the development of the body’s cells, oversees the growth of those cells and directs stem cells into becoming other…
Food of the Week [Part II]: Serving Up Sweet Potato
Posted February 3, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Jessica Hale
Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism, Special Features, Food of the Week
This week, delicious sweet potato proves itself to be more than just a pretty-colored palate pleaser. Chock full of nutrients, sweet potatoes are a healthy and versatile choice for a side dish or main course.
Sweet potatoes are…
Food of the Week [Part I]: Savory Sweet Potatoes
Posted February 2, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Jessica Hale
Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism, Special Features, Food of the Week
Sweet potatoes usually make an appearance at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, and that may be why they’re often dismissed as less healthy than many other vegetables. But don’t limit your consumption to holiday eating – this delicious and nutritious Food of…
Recipe: Boost Your Beta Carotene
Posted November 18, 2007 at 05:00 PM by Zola Jones
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism
As Her Active Life reported earlier, researchers have found a connection between beta carotene and a better memory - as well as the prevention of Alzheimer’s and dementia later in life. While further studies are necessary, we already know that beta…
More Carrots? Beta Carotene And Memory
Posted November 18, 2007 at 04:00 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Her News
You’ve probably heard about some of the known health benefits of beta carotene, that compound best known for its presence in carrots and other colorful veggies that should be piled on your healthy dinner plate. But now, new research has found that…
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