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Vitamin E

Best Nutrients for Healthy, Young Skin

by laurel on April 19, 2007

NewsTarget.com reports that our skin is a strong indicator of our overall health. Many skin problems people have are caused by eating unhealthy foods and not eating enough nutrients that help keep our skin healthy. The nutrients in the following list are the best to keep your skin young, nourished, and healthy. Next to each [...]

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Olives – One of the Healthiest Foods

by laurel on April 6, 2007

Mark’s Daily Apple reports that olives are one of the healthiest foods to eat.  Although they are high in calories for a fruit, olives are concentrated in monounsaturated fats (good fats) and have lots of vitamin E, fiber, and minerals such as copper.  You can easily add olives to salads, sandwiches, soups, or any baked [...]

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Brown Rice and Wild Rice Stack Up

by laurel on February 23, 2007

Cooking Light magazine reports that brown rice and wild rice are easy whole grain additions to your diet.  Both contain fiber, iron, B vitamins, and vitamin E.  Based on a 1/2 cup cooked portion size, these are how the two add up for nutritional content. Brown rice: 109 calories, 4 micrograms folate, 10 micrograms selenium [...]

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Almonds are Heart Savers

by laurel on February 23, 2007

WHFoods.org reports that almonds are great for your heart because they have high levels of monounsaturated fats (the good fats that reduce the level of bad fats) and the antioxidant, vitamin E. Research from the Nurses Health Study estimates that replacing an equal amount of carbohydrates with nuts in an average diet reduces the risk [...]

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