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If you’ve got a craving for salty, crunchy French fries, a good alternative is choosing sweet potatoes over regular potatoes. You’ll still satisfy your salt craving, and you’ll get a good dose of Vitamin A at the same time. In 1992, the…

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They’re a favorite of brown bag lunches everywhere, as a raw veggie that can be tossed into tupperware and makes the perfect receptacle for hummus, dressings and dips. That’s right - the bell pepper is our Food of the Week, for more…

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Carotenoids are natural anti-inflammatory chemicals present in the eyes, skin and bloodstream. They occur as the result of plant synthesis – the type that provides the lovely yellow, orange and red pigmentation found in fruits and vegetables.  Some are pre-cursors to Vitamin A,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Yesterday, we introduced you to the health benefits of cantaloupe, a melon rich in vitamin A and vitamin C, both good sources of anti-oxidants. Cantaloupe is also an excellent way to get folate, potassium and fiber, and is versatile enough to fit…

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Getting bored with your usual apple-a-day routine? It may be mid-winter, but you can still find a variety of fresh produce in most grocery stores, including America’s most popular melon – the cantaloupe.

This rich tasting melon is a…

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Her Active Life is pleased to present part III of a new series on pregnancy, written by our own Susannah Fuller. Susannah is an exercise fanatic turned pregnant mama, with research experience in health and nutrition. She enjoys all forms of…

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Like all vitamins, vitamin A is a non-caloric molecule without which our bodies could not function properly.  Like it’s fellow fat soluble vitamins D, E and K, vitamin A is absorbed with fats and oils in the intestine, and is stored…

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Healthy Cantaloupe Soup Recipe: As the summer heat kicks up a notch, be sure to try this tasty cantaloupe soup recipe!  Not only will you feel refreshed and energized, but you will also nourish your body with plenty of Vitamins A and C.…

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