Healthy Eating: Taste the Rainbow

... carotenoid - beta-carotene. You have probably heard that orange fruits and veggies are an excellent source of Vitamin A. Well this is technically not true; once inside the body their beta-carotene is converted into Vitamin A, an essential vitamin ...

http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/FoodAndWine/Article.aspx?id=310917&R=R77

Long life, younger skin: Are foods the key?

... a woman's "youthful glow." 1. Berries are cited as the number one anti-aging food because the fruits are rich in Vitamin A. Vitamin A is an antioxidant that protects the bodies from toxins, but do berries actually make the skin look younger or keep ...

http://www.huliq.com/10178/long-life-younger-skin-are-foods-key

Child Wellness Wednesday: Vitamins

... or those who drink a lot of carbonated soda may also need supplements. Essential vitamins they need include vitamin A, which is found in milk, cheese, eggs. Vitamin B is found meat, nuts and fish. Vitamin C is in citrus fruit, tomatoes, and ...

http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/health/child_wellness_wednesday/659010/child-wellness-wednesday--vitamins/

MoH to Launch PCV 10 Vaccine on Saturday

... week, there will be free services at different health facilities in Busoga region. These services will include Vitamin A supplementation, deworming medicines for intestinal worms, and other catch up activities with routine vaccines in lower ...

http://www.ugandapicks.com/2013/04/moh-to-launch-pcv-10-vaccine-on-saturday-35079.html

Savory egg meringue salad. Hillary Nelson for the Monitor

... pastured chickens produce eggs with one-third less cholesterol, one-fourth less saturated fat, two-thirds more vitamin A, twice as many omega-3 fatty acids, three times more vitamin E, and between four and six times as much vitamin D. Here are two ...

http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/5842992-95/homeplate-incredible-eggs

Baby carrots are safe to eat

... size. Are carrots better for you if eaten raw or cooked? The beta-carotene in carrots that our bodies convert to vitamin A is more available when the carrot is cooked, but the difference is small compared to raw carrots. Eat them the way you like ...

http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=471780

A Treatment For Lazy Eye Could Lie In An '80s Arcade Game

... like "internal sunglasses" that can "filter harmful blue waves." Another bonus? "These [greens] are also high in vitamin A, which is good for the eyes," Caplan said. Zinc deficiency has been linked to impaired vision and poor night vision, as well ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/23/tetris-lazy-eye-adult-amblyopia-_n_3141981.html?utm_hp_ref=technology&ir=Technology

Need stressed for spreading awareness regarding measles

... measles virus infection when passively acquired maternal antibody was lost. Highlighting the critical link between vitamin A deficiency and measles, she said that it had been proved that vitamin A doses reduced mortalities from measles. Prof Zaman ...

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013\04\24\story_24-4-2013_pg13_5

New Zealanders' long-standing love affair with cod liver oil

... diseases such as rickets, caused by a lack of Vitamin D . " The early mixtures probably contained very little vitamin A because it is easily broken down when exposed to the air and light. Vitamin D was much more robust and survived the early crude ...

http://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Formulation/New-Zealanders-long-standing-love-affair-with-cod-liver-oil?

How to heal your skin with zinc

... tissue repair, speeds healing and reduces the incidence of acne. Zinc also improves how your liver transports vitamin A to your skin. It can help your skin stay softer and more clear as it calms the inflammation responsible for acne and other skin ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/how-to-heal-your-skin-with-zinc

World's Leading Spa Directory Spahub.com Provides the Top 7 Natural Ways to Reduce Wrinkles

... of radiance and make the skin look younger. 2. Use products with carrot seed oil: It contains high amounts of both Vitamin A and Carotene - both are very potent antioxidants and can help repair damage caused by free radicals. 3. Apply Argan oil ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/natural-ways/reduce-facial-wrinkles/prweb10660670.htm

Food as medicine: Dandelion, not just a pesky weed

... thereby reducing high blood pressure. One cup of raw dandelion greens provides 535% of vitamin K and 112% of vitamin A, according to RDA standards. Dandelion greens are one of the best source of beta-carotene, and additionally a good source of ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/food-as-medicine-dandelion-not-just-a-pesky-weed?cid=rss

Awful Tasting Cod Liver Oil Did Do Some Good

... diseases such as rickets, caused by a lack of Vitamin D. ``The early mixtures probably contained very little vitamin A because it is easily broken down when exposed to the air and light. Vitamin D was much more robust and survived the early crude ...

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1304/S00039/awful-tasting-cod-liver-oil-did-do-some-good.htm

In Honor of Earth Day- Eat Your Greens

... promotes healthy blood clotting, and helps to strengthen bones. Green vegetables are also good sources of vitamin A, B, C, and E. Like orange and yellow vegetables, greens contain high levels of carotenoids as well. Lutein and zeaxanthin, highest in ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/in-honor-of-earth-day-eat-your-greens?cid=rss

With two breakthroughs in the last month, researchers in York...

... genes which act to prevent cancer cells spreading are turned off. By treating the cells with a chemical made from Vitamin A, the genes can be turned back on again, slowing the growth and spread of cancer. Vitamin A is present in our diet in things ...

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/features/10371029.On_the_edge_of_knowledge/?ref=mmsp

UOSSM: Cases of Measles Have Been Detected in Northern Syria and in...

... to inoculate 90,000 Syrian refugees against measles and 24,000 against polio. In addition, 22,000 will receive vitamin A doses. Since the launch of the campaign, 3,528 Syrians have been vaccinated against polio and 23,000 against measles, while ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/uossm-Syria-org/Report-measels-cases/prweb10655492.htm

Cross-sectional dietary deficiencies among a prison population in Papua New Guinea

... dietary data, median intakes of calcium (137 mg), potassium (677 mg), magnesium 182 mg), riboflavin (0.308 mg), vitamin A (54.1 mug), vitamin E (1.68 mg), vitamin C (5.7 mg) and folate (76.4 mug) were found to be below estimated average requirements ...

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-698X/13/21/abstract

Sweet Potato Blondies - A #RecipeRedux of Trends

... no cholesterol, way less sugar and more fibre than a commercial brownie or blondie and a ton of nutrients like Vitamin A (for good skin and vision), calcium (for bone health, blood pressure and cholesterol control),vitamin C (an antioxidant ...

http://food.blogdig.net/archives/articles/April2013/21/Sweet_Potato_Blondies___A__RecipeRedux_of_Trends.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Thought4food+%28Thought4Food%3A+The+best+cooking+and+food+posts+from+around+the+web%29

Genetic engineering: Golden rice

Fourteen years ago, scientists developed a genetically engineered version of rice that would promote the production of vitamin A to counter blindness and other diseases in children in developing countries.

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/genetic-engineering-golden-rice.aspx?pageID=238&nid=45342&NewsCatID=418

Zimbabwe: The Necessity of Genetically Engineered Crops

Fourteen years ago, scientists developed a genetically engineered version of rice that would promote the production of vitamin A to counter blindness and other diseases in children in developing countries.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201304200037.html

Brightly colored vegetables reduce breast cancer risk

... are known to be powerful antioxidants but the authors speculated that the results might also reflect the vitamin A activity of carotenoids. About 50 carotenoids are "provitamin A" which means that your body can convert them to retinol, an active ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/brightly-colored-vegetables-reduce-breast-cancer-risk?cid=rss

Naturally Healthy: Preventing the most common cancers

... or the energy producer of the cancer cells and can throw on the "apoptosis program switch". Vitamin D, Vitamin A, EPA, DHA, curcumin, garlic, quercitin, green tea, I3C, Vitamin E, selenium and glutathione to name a few are required for this pathway. ...

http://www.northislandmidweek.com/news/203688311.html

Using the whole vegetable - Leaf love

... in younger leaves. The leaves, rather than the roots, are packed with vitamins - calcium, iron, magnesium, folate, vitamin A, C, K, etc. - so you definitely want to use them rather than throw them out. That would truly be a waste. (However, it's ...

http://www.culinate.com/columns/deborah/using_the_whole_vegetable?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+culinate%2Fmainfeed+%28Culinate+Main+Feed%29

Tasty time of year: Spring ahead with greens

... and minerals in foods is that too much can be toxic, and you rarely get toxic amounts from foods. For instance, vitamin A is crucial for cell development, which can help prevent an early miscarriage. However, an excess of vitamin A may lead to a ...

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130418/LIFE/304180302/-1/rss13

The Great Indoors with Tracy Briggs: Baked chips a great way to enjoy kale

... type of produce turns trendy. Kale is the latest "it" vegetable. The dark, leafy green is full of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber and carotenoids, and that's just the beginning. Josh Thomas shows "The Great Indoors" host Tracy Briggs how to ...

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/396740/

Nutritionists love going green for spring

... its iron; it turns out that's the least of what this nutrient-dense green has to offer. It's a dizzying blend of: Vitamin A, which helps vision and skin, gene regulation, growth, immunity against infection and nerve development. Vitamin B, which ...

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130417/LIFE/130419720/-1/rss11

How to Prepare Spring Produce

... the peak month being June. They are a fantastic source of the antioxidant beta-carotene, which is the precursor to vitamin A and is important for a healthy immune system and eye health. Apricots (along with strawberries) contain lignans, which are ...

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2013/04/17/how-to-prepare-spring-produce?s_cid=rss:eat-run:how-to-prepare-spring-produce

How A Mourning Entrepreneur And A Dogged Doctor Rescued A Rare Disease Drug

... cholesterol superlow. Because of the disease, they couldn't properly use fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin E and vitamin A, which led to damage to their nervous systems and eyes. At Bristol Gregg had realized that a protein called the microsomal ...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2013/04/17/how-a-mourning-entrepreneur-and-a-dogged-doctor-saved-a-drug-for-a-rare-disease/

Does looking in the mirror make you want to scream?

... the jawline and hairline. "Try eating apricots, shiitake mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and mangos as they all contain vitamin A to normalise the production and life cycle of skin cells," says Dr Howard Murad. "Acne here may result from eating lots of ...

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/how-spot-illnesses-your-face-2729409

The New Pregnancy Nutrition Rules

... The best sources are actually beef or chicken liver, which I don't recommend during pregnancy due to their high vitamin A content (which can contribute to birth defects if taken in excess during the first trimester). Other good sources include eggs, ...

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2013/04/16/the-new-pregnancy-nutrition-rules?s_cid=rss:eat-run:the-new-pregnancy-nutrition-rules

Health/Wellness

Tour de Cure is a fun way to get out with your family, friends or co-workers and has routes designed for all riders - from 5-mile family rides to 100-mile century rides.

http://www.proctorjournal.com/24842/2008/healthwellness

The Anti-Oxidant Facial

Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E are antioxidants. They protect your skin against free radicals that cause aging.

http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-anti-oxidant-facial/?#038;#038;

10 Underrated Veggies You Should Be Eating

... veggie is also considered a spring crop, so it's in season right now. Why they're great: Cardoons are filled with vitamin A and fiber. They're also high in potassium and only have 17 calories per 100 grams. This veggie is perfect during the warmer ...

http://blogs.phillymag.com/bewellphilly/2013/04/16/underrated-veggies-eating/

Kids' vitamin deficiency signs

... and limited choices, many children are not getting the vitamins and minerals they need to grow up healthy. - Vitamin A: Vitamin A promotes a healthy immune system and proper eyesight function. A child lacking in vitamin A may be tired and weak and ...

http://www.chilliwacktimes.com/health/Kids+vitamin+deficiency+signs/8248122/story.html

Vitamin A could prevent the spread of prostate cancer

Vitamin A could help treat and prevent the spread of prostate cancer, according to research published today in Oncogenesis .

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-vitamin-prostate-cancer.html

University of York scientists in prostate cancer treatment breakthrough

... by scientists in York. Professor Norman Maitland and his team at the University of York say a diet rich in vitamin A could be the key to beating prostate cancer because it makes the disease far more treatable. The researchers have discovered that ...

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/10357737.University_of_York_scientists_in_prostate_cancer_treatment_breakthrough/?ref=rss

Six Common Skin Problems Answered

... recommended products available in the market these days is a cream that contains retinol, which is a derivative of Vitamin A that kindles production of collagen, the fiber the keeps the skin smooth and firm. This item is said to bring dramatic ...

http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/six-common-skin-problems-answered/?#038;#038;

Interview: UN puts spotlight on 'stunted' kids

... national security adviser to President Bill Clinton in the 1990s. Lake said the failure to give children enough Vitamin A, iron and folic acid when developing in the womb , and a balanced diet with clean drinking water in the first 2 years of life, ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-spotlight-stunted-kids.html

AP Interview: UN puts spotlight on 'stunted' kids The United Nations...

... veteran U.S. diplomat who was national security adviser to President Lake said the failure to give children enough Vitamin A, iron and folic acid when developing in the womb, and a balanced diet with clean drinking water in the first 2 years of ...

http://www.news.net/article/242684/Health+%26+Science/?

From old wives' tales to folklore, there are countless bizarre myths...

... us to see in the dark. Although this isn't true, carrots do contribute to good eye health because they contain vitamin A, which aids sight. Therefore, eating carrots in a diet rich in vitamin A will help you maintain good vision. Research by the ...

http://www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz/news/health-kernels-wise-folklore/1831279/

Phytochemical Pharmacy: The Healing Potential of Plants

... much energy from harming the cells. Once eaten, this plant molecule can be split apart and used to help synthesize Vitamin A, which is required for proper sight (Cazzonelli 2011). Like basic photosynthetic machinery, other metabolites that have ...

http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/2013/04/15/phytochemical-pharmacy-the-healing-potential-of-plants/

AP Interview: UN puts spotlighta

... national security adviser to President Bill Clinton in the 1990s. Lake said the failure to give children enough Vitamin A, iron and folic acid when developing in the womb, and a balanced diet with clean drinking water in the first 2 years of life, ...

http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/international/UN-report-165-million-stunted-children-in-world_19083664

China Vitamin Industry Report, 2012-2015 New Market Research Report Available at Researchmoz

... it holds a leading position worldwide in both production technology and market share of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin B2, etc. However, due to the impact of the economic downturn in Europe and the United States, China's future vitamin ...

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/china-vitamin-industry-report-2012-2015-new-market-research-report-available-at-researchmoz-236844.htm

AP Interview: UN puts spotlight on `stunted' kids

... national security adviser to President Bill Clinton in the 1990s. Lake said the failure to give children enough Vitamin A, iron and folic acid when developing in the womb, and a balanced diet with clean drinking water in the first 2 years of life, ...

http://news.channelone.com/ap/international/AP-Interview:-UN-puts-spotlight-on-%60stunted%27-kids-58518354-fm

AP Interview: UN puts spotlight on 'stunted' kids

... national security adviser to President Bill Clinton in the 1990s. Lake said the failure to give children enough Vitamin A, iron and folic acid when developing in the womb, and a balanced diet with clean drinking water in the first 2 years of life, ...

http://www.kfoxtv.com/ap/ap/kids-family/un-report-165-million-stunted-children-in-world/nXMXT/

165 Million Children 'Stunted': UN Report

... national security adviser to President Bill Clinton in the 1990s. Lake said the failure to give children enough Vitamin A, iron and folic acid when developing in the womb, and a balanced diet with clean drinking water in the first 2 years of life, ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/15/children-stunted-un-report_n_3085692.html

Top 10 superfoods for healthy hair

... high in protein, which prevents dry scalp. Let's talk beta carotene here. This antioxidant vitamin is converted to vitamin A once in the body. And vitamin A is necessary for cell growth, including your hair! A vitamin A deficiency often results in ...

http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/985719/10-superfoods-for-healthy-hair

Protecting vision

... between carotenoids (alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene, beta-cryptoxanthin and lycopene) and vitamin A intake on cataracts extraction in 36,344 male health professionals from 45 to 75 years old. Researchers found that men with the ...

http://thestar.com.my/health/story.asp?file=/2013/4/14/health/12952722&sec=health

Protecting vision

... between carotenoids (alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene, beta-cryptoxanthin and lycopene) and vitamin A intake on cataracts extraction in 36,344 male health professionals from 45 to 75 years old. Researchers found that men with the ...

http://thestar.com.my/health/story.asp?sec=health&file=/2013/4/14/health/12952722

Yourwellness Magazine Investigates WHO Vitamin A Claims

With WHO urging that vitamin A supplements can prevent blindness, disease and even death, and India launching a national campaign to tackle Vitamin A deficiency among children this week, Yourwellness Magazine took a closer look at this vitamin and others to see exactly what they can do for health.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10627783.htm

Yourwellness Magazine Explores Recent WHO Claims of Vitamin B12 Benefits

... in iron intake and prevention and control of other nutritional deficiencies, such as vitamin B12, folate and vitamin A. With this in mind, plus the study published recently in Open Biology, which has suggested that a TB bacterium causes the disease ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10627686.htm

Getting on the Same Page to End Child Deaths

... to the country level where programs and policies are actually carried out. From supplementing a child's diet with Vitamin A, to improving drinking water and sanitation, to immunizing children with new and basic vaccines, the GAPPD details the proven ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kolleen-bouchane/getting-on-the-same-page-_b_3068630.html

Seniors: Find better health via your spice rack, part 3

... contains more Vitamin C than any other vegetable and most fruits, having three times that of oranges. It also has Vitamin A , which is good for skin, helps the immune system, and the adrenal glands. Moreover, its iron helps move oxygen to all body ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/seniors-find-better-health-via-your-spice-rack-part-3?cid=rss

New UN Strategy Could Save Two Million Children A Year

... improved cook stoves, environmental pollution, zinc, oral rehydration solution, antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, vitamin A, and vaccination need correct and consistent and sustained use," said Mason. Vaccines against pneumonia and diarrhea are not ...

http://www.voanews.com/content/new-un-strategy-could-save-2-million-children-a-year/1639973.html

Rheumatoid Arthritis pain

... (vitamin E), 10 mg of lycopene, 10 mg of lutein, five milligrams of palm oil carotenoids and alpha carotene (vitamin A), plus a 200 mg daily dose of vitamin C, was given to women participants in a study done at VU Medical University Centre in ...

http://www.demingheadlight.com/deming-opinion/ci_23006591/rheumatoid-arthritis-pain?source=rss

How to save two million lives

... soap, improved sanitation , oral rehydration solution, rotavirus vaccine, hygienic disposal of children's stools, vitamin A supplementation, zinc for treatment of diarrhoea, antibiotics for dysentery. We have heard so much about vaccines, because ...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/sarah-boseley-global-health/2013/apr/12/vaccines-child-mortality

A More Palatable Taste in Food Can Now Be Achieved with Styrian Gold's Pumpkin Seed Oil

... the pumpkin seed oil, the health benefits that it can give is quite astonishing. It is rich with antioxidants like Vitamin A, C, and 5 times richer in vitamin E than olive oil, not forgetting selenium and many phytosterols which can help reduce the ...

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/a-more-palatable-taste-in-food-can-now-be-achieved-with-styrian-golds-pumpkin-seed-oil-236338.htm

Sea buckthorn oil: The nutritional supplement for you?

... market, and they're a great way to get a whopping load of highly protective factors - from antioxidant phenols, to vitamin A-producing carotenoids, and to a whole new class of healthy oils. What is catching the attention of researchers and health ...

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/04/11/sea-buckthorn-oil-is-this-nutritional-supplement-for/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fhealth+%28Internal+-+Health+-+Text%29

Spring ahead with greens

... and minerals in foods is that too much can be toxic, and you rarely get toxic amounts from foods. For instance, vitamin A is crucial for cell development, which can help prevent an early miscarriage. However, an excess of vitamin A may lead to a ...

http://www.bendbulletin.com/article/20130411/NEWS0107/304110305/1051?

Is your health written all over your face? 19 problems you can see in the mirror

... and hairline. "Try eating apricots, shiitake A mushrooms, sweet A potatoes, and A mangos as they all contain A vitamin A to A normalise the A production and life cycle of skin cells," says Dr Murad. "Acne here may result from eating lots of dairy, ...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/your-health-written-over-your-1823132

Benefits of Juicing - Revolutionize

... When we are fully nourished, from the inside out, we develop a strong resistance to foreign invaders and toxins. Vitamin A, for instance, is very useful not only for our skin and eyesight, but also helps to protect against the effect of free ...

http://www.free-press-release.com/news-benefits-of-juicing-revolutionize-1365643027.html

Yourwellness Magazine Follows Up WHO Anaemia-Fighting Initiative

... in iron intake and prevention and control of other nutritional deficiencies, such as vitamin B12, folate and vitamin A. With this in mind, Yourwellness Magazine took a closer look at vitamin B12, and how a deficiency in this vitamin can lead to such ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10616323.htm

Wild foods could improve nutrition and food security

... believe forest foods are particularly important for reducing malnutrition when it comes to micronutrients such as vitamin A and iron," Bronwen Powell, a nutritionist and researcher at the Centre for International Research on Forests (CIFOR), told ...

http://www.IRINnews.org/Report/97820/Wild-foods-could-improve-nutrition-and-food-security

Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Take vitamin supplements with caution ---...

... the Cochrane Database found that taking daily vitamin E supplements may increase the risk of dying prematurely. 2. Vitamin A: The same review found large doses of vitamin A supplements were also associated with an increased risk of dying ...

http://www.jewishworldreview.com/0413/supplements_caution.php3

Helping to make sun screens make sense

... burned), oxybenzone, a hormone disruptor, parabens, which are also hormone disruptors and are preserving agents, vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) as it can increase the replication of damaged cells (not what you want in a protectant) and "fragrance" as ...

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Arts/Entertainment/2013-04-09/article-3216326/Helping-to-make-sun-screens-make-sense/1

NutriMinz Debuts Energy Blasting Moringa-Infused Products

... of nourishment waiting to be unlocked. Gram for gram, dried Moringa leaves contain the following: a 7 times the Vitamin A of Carrots a 4 times the Calcium of Milk a 3 times the Potassium of Bananas a 3 times the Iron of Spinach a 3 times the Protein ...

http://www.free-press-release.com/news-nutriminz-debuts-energy-blasting-moringa-infused-products-1365460718.html

7 foods that help burn belly fat

... compound that is known to inhibit colon cancer. Bananas - Like apple bananas also contain pectin. It also contains vitamin A, C, E, B6 as well as potassium, calcium and magnesium. Bananas are filling and only contain 75-135 calories depending on the ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/7-foods-that-help-burn-belly-fat?cid=rss

Genetically engineered crops: benefit or danger?

Fourteen years ago, scientists developed a genetically engineered version of rice that would promote the production of vitamin A to counter blindness and other diseases in children in developing countries.

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/04/08/opinion/genetically-engineered-crops-benefit-or-danger/

Apricots - the early ripeners

... apricot can supply a day's worth of potassium. Three fresh apricots will supply you with just about half your vitamin A requirement for the day and a good amount of vitamin C. One cup of raw apricots is just 74 calories, 17 grams carbs, 3 grams ...

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/04/08/living/apricots-the-early-ripeners/

Male Organ Function Tips and Tricks - Power-Packed Nutrients For Male Organ Care

... the signs of aging. Vitamin D is also necessary in supporting a healthy immune system and fighting infection. Vitamin A Vitamin A is one of the most important nutrients when it comes to supporting healthy skin. Also known as retinol, vitamin A can ...

http://www.i-newswire.com/male-organ-function-tips-and-tricks/218785

7 Foods to buy if you're short on cash

... nutritious and cheapest you can buy are carrots. These run about $2 for a bunch, they're an excellent source of vitamin A and a good source of vitamin K and fiber. Also high in vitamins plus fiber and potassium, sweet potatoes. These are about $1 ...

http://www.news4jax.com/news/7-Foods-to-buy-if-you-re-short-on-cash/-/475880/19633098/-/10bcj9y/-/index.html

Africa: World Health Day 2013 - Combating Malnutrition and Infection With Forests

... are linked in a cyclical manner: malnutrition decreases immune function and increases risk of infection (e.g. vitamin A deficiency increases risk of diarrhea and respiratory tract infections) - while infection increases nutritional requirements and ...

http://allafrica.com/stories/201304080891.html

Knuckle Myth Debunked and 9 More

... The myth was spread to stop the Germans from discovering that the British were using Radar. While carrots contain vitamin A which is good for healthy eyes, eating lots of them will do nothing to improve your vision. There are a huge number of myths ...

http://mymixfm.com/blogs/post/nellis/2013/apr/08/knuckle-myth-debunked-and-9-more/

Ageless Derma Announces $200 Giveaway Contest For Facebook and...

... Ageless Derma Retinol and Vitamin K Eye Cream: Uniting effective concentrations of Retinol, the purest form of Vitamin A, and Vitamins C, E, and K, this eye cream smoothes wrinkles and fine lines, fades dark circles, and improves skin texture around ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/4/prweb10366424.htm

Benefits of Carrots

... you consistently consume carrot juice because of all the health benefits. One medium carrot is filled with vitamin A, which is great for your skin and eyes. "Vitamin A helps your eyes retain their ability to adjust to changes in light and maintains ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/benefits-of-carrots?cid=rss

Canada Recognizes World Health Day by Helping Save Lives of Children in Sub-Saharan Africa

... received polio and measles vaccines; -- 4 million children in Mozambique received measles vaccines and were given Vitamin A supplements; -- 7.1 million children in Ethiopia received essential vitamins and minerals; and -- 63 percent of households in ...

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2606896

While I'm waiting for the macular degeneration study, I'll help cure cancer

... Two Vitamin World Ultra Woman Sport multi-vitamins, 25,000 i.u. of beta carotene (must be beta carotene, not Vitamin A, or it can be toxic) and one Eyeguard Plus With Lutein (rather than the recommended four, for a total of 40,000 i.u. of beta ...

http://www.davisenterprise.com/forum/opinion-columns/while-im-waiting-for-the-macular-degeneration-study-ill-help-cure-cancer/

Confusion in the Milk Aisle: Whole Milk or Skim Milk?

... maintain lean muscle. Potassium helps balance the fluids in our bodies and plays a role in normal blood pressure. Vitamin A is important for good vision, healthy skin and a healthy immune system. Niacin also works with our metabolism converting food ...

http://plymouth-mi.patch.com/articles/confusion-in-the-milk-aisle-whole-milk-or-skim-milk

'Genetic engineered' might save planet

Fourteen years ago, scientists developed a genetically engineered version of rice that would promote the production of vitamin A to counter blindness and other diseases in children in developing countries.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/westview/genetic-engineered-might-save-planet-201736761.html

What is a Detox?

... largely populated cities with a multitude of factories and motor vehicles causing pollution. 5. Eat foods high in Vitamin A, C and E. These vitamins are antioxidants that protect cells from damage. This won't prevent toxin exposure, but limit the ...

http://middletown.patch.com/blog_posts/what-is-a-detox

Genetic engineering: golden rice

Gwynne Dyer , Contributor Fourteen years ago, scientists developed a genetically engineered version of rice that would promote the production of vitamin A to counter blindness and other diseases in children in developing countries.

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130406/cleisure/cleisure2.html

Let's Take A Mango Tour

... of the fruit, when the ango is green the amount of vitamin C is higher, as it ripens the amount of beta carotene (vitamin A) increases. We all know the importance of fiber in our diets. Research has shown that dietary fiber has a protective effect ...

http://www.coastalbreezenews.com/2013/04/05/lets-take-a-mango-tour/

Health/Wellness

Remember when you were a child and the world was big - full of adventure and possibility? You ate your favorite cereal for breakfast, lunch and dinner and at the end of every day, your mom would make you take those little multi-flavored vitamins usually shaped like a popular cartoon character.

http://www.proctorjournal.com/24842/2008/healthwellness

Health/Wellness

It's no secret that getting a good night's sleep has tremendous health benefits such as improved learning and productivity, protection against serious illnesses, more energy and a better mood.

http://www.proctorjournal.com/24842/2008/healthwellness

GE crops could help meet increasing global food demands

Fourteen years ago, scientists developed a genetically engineered version of rice that would promote the production of vitamin A to counter blindness and other diseases in children in developing countries.

http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Columns/2013-04-05/article-3213935/GE-crops-could-help-meet-increasing-global-food-demands/1

Gwynne Dyer: Golden rice and the necessity of genetically engineered crops

Fourteen years ago, scientists developed a genetically engineered version of rice that would promote the production of vitamin A to counter blindness and other diseases in children in developing countries.

http://www.straight.com/news/369131/gwynne-dyer-golden-rice-and-necessity-genetically-engineered-crops

How to pick first 'finger foods'

... Fruits and vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, winter squash and cantaloupe, are rich in fiber and vitamin A for eye, bone and immune system strength. Include meats for iron. Most "adult-style" meat is too chewy, but you can soften it ...

http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013304040332

How to pick first 'finger foods'

... yellow. Fruits and vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, winter squash and cantaloupe, are rich in fiber and vitamin A for eye, bone and immune system strength. Include meats for iron. Most "adult-style" meat is too chewy, but you can soften ...

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130404/LIFESTYLE05/304040332/1463/LIFESTYLE05

Need a Miracle Today; Get Super food Moringa for the Body and Soul

... gram, Moringa leaves contain: SEVEN times the vitamin C in oranges, FOUR times the Calcium in milk, FOUR times the vitamin A in carrots, TWO times the protein in milk and THREE times the Potassium in bananas. Today, the scientific community is now ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10585435.htm

Rockin' the West: Livin' Healthy with Sweet Potatoes

... sweet potatoes against all other vegetables. The study took into consideration the following nutritional elements: vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, fiber, protein and iron. Sweet potatoes beat its nearest rival by 100 points. It's nearest rival, ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/rockin-the-west-livin-healthy-with-sweet-potatoes?cid=rss

5 strange health 'myths'

... this sadly isn't true, carrots can help to contribute to good eye health. Firstly, this is because carrots contain vitamin A, which is an important vitamin that can aid sight. Therefore, eating carrots as part of a diet rich in vitamin A will help ...

http://www.ghanamma.com/2013/04/5-strange-health-myths/

Eat yourself beautiful: Top Hollywood nutritionist Kimberly Snyder...

... a glowing complexion with the right ingredients. 'Carrots have a high amount of beta-carotene, the precursor for vitamin A, among the common vegetables,' she explained to the Huffington Post . 'Vitamin A is necessary for shiny, well-moisturized head ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2300476/Eat-beautiful-Top-Hollywood-nutritionist-Kimberly-Snyder-launches-new-book-looking-great-inside-out.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Spring ahead with greens

... and minerals in foods is that too much can be toxic, and you rarely get toxic amounts from foods. For instance, vitamin A is crucial for cell development, which can help prevent an early miscarriage. However, an excess of vitamin A may lead to a ...

http://www.kansas.com/2013/04/02/2742939/spring-ahead-with-greens.html

Enjoy some wild spring greens

... common. Unlike mustard, they have a mild flavor. A cup of cooked lambs' quarter greens is rich in calcium and Vitamin A. Pick plants that are less than a foot tall; otherwise they can get a bit tough. If you come across them later in the season, ...

http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-healthy_u/ci_22920345/enjoy-some-wild-spring-greens?source=rss

Alternatively Speaking: A sight for sore eyes

... nutrients that are essential for your eyes found in certain fruits and vegetables, specific nuts and fatty fish. Vitamin A is very important for healthy vision because it allows your eyes to detect light as part of the visual cycle. Try to include ...

http://www.jpost.com/LifeStyle/Alternatively-Speaking-A-sight-for-sore-eyes-308409

Eat your way to beautiful skin

... open pores. There will be blackheads and whiteheads, as well as red bumps, pimples and a considerable oil flow. "Vitamin A in its active form - retinoic acid - is commonly found in skin medications used to unclog pores and reduce inflammation. In ...

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/eat-your-way-to-beautiful-skin/story-fneszy80-1226610893713?from=public_rss

Cabbage and sweet potato soup in the slow cooker is surprisingly tasty

... resistance in preliminary research studies. Note: sweet potatoes with dark orange flesh have more beta carotene (a Vitamin A nutrient equivalent) than those with light-colored flesh. Cabbage is a low calorie, nutrient-dense food offering many ...

http://www.examiner.com/list/cabbage-and-sweet-potato-soup-the-slow-cooker-is-surprisingly-tasty?cid=rss