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Vitamin A

Reasons to Eat Summer Melons

by laurel on May 26, 2007

Cooking Light Magazine writes that both watermelon and cantaloupe are low in calories and rich in healthy nutrients. While cantaloupe is the star melon when it comes to vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin A, watermelon contains lycopene for protection against some cancers and heart disease. Check out the stats below:
Watermelon (1 cup cubed)

Calories: 40
Vitamin [...]

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“These are a Few of My Favorite Things”

by laurel on May 10, 2007

BrainReady.com lists their top five brain health foods. You may begin to wonder why some of these wonderful foods get mentioned on my site over and over. The answer is simple. They are so healthy, beneficial, and healing for our bodies.

Food
Health Attributes
Brain Health Benefits

Wild Salmon
essential fatty acids, animal protein, low saturated fat, [...]

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Healthy Summer Recipe: TCOA Salad

by laurel on May 2, 2007

Here is my quick and easy recipe for tomato, cucumber, onion, and avocado salad. Its healthy, nutritious, and perfect for the summer months. The recipe is flexible, so add more or less of any of the ingredients to suit your needs. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions have healthy nutrients such as lycopene, chromium, vitamin [...]

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Avocados Packed With Healthy Fats

by laurel on April 23, 2007

Cooking Light Magazine writes that 26 of the 30 grams of fat in an avocado are heart-healthy, unsaturated fats that can increase your levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. These healthy fats help the body absorb vital fat-soluble nutrients such as vitamins A, E and beta-carotene.

Ref: Cooking Light Magazine, May 2007, p. 30

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