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/