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Vitamin B
1 Vitamins: Water-Soluble vs. Fat-Soluble
Food
2 The Wonders of Winter Squash
Hair
3 Bad Hair Day?
Vitamin A
4 Vitamins Put to the Test
Mango
5 Know Your A, B, Cs: Vitamin A
Vitamin C
6 Sweet Potatoes: Not Just For Thanksgiving
Vitamin C
7 Are You Getting Your RDI?
Vitamin C
8 Don't Skip The Garnish: Italian Parsley Is Loaded With Good Things
Spinach
9 What Does Your RDI Look Like: Vitamin A
Vitamin C
10 Do You Know Your RDI?
Hair
11 5 Things: Healthy Hair
Fitness
13 Fit Tip: Snack on Vitamin A Foods After a Workout
In the back-and-forth game of whether or not vitamin A derivatives (specifically, retinyl palmitate) are actually safe when used in SPF, the American Academy of Dermatologists (AAD) has now weighed in. "There is not published evidence to suggest that topical retinoids increase the risk of photocarcinogenesis," dermatologists Henry Lim, Steven Wang, and Stephen Duszain wrote in the Journal of the Read more
Remember the warnings about sunscreens containing vitamin A derivatives from a few weeks back? Now at least one senator feels the FDA needs to declare whether retinyl palmitate is safe. Today, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer urged the FDA to rule on the ingredient, pointing out that studies from the National Center for Toxicological Research and the National Toxicology Program have found a possible Read more
After a workout, it's a good idea to have a little snack. It helps refuel your body and gives you energy after exerting so much. As I've said before, try to eat something rich in protein to help rebuild your damaged muscle tissue. The snack should also be high in vitamin A because just like the amino acids in protein, this nutrient also helps repair microtears that occur in muscles. Not only that Read more
I crave greens, no matter the season. When it is cold outside, I often choose a cooked green over salads. I just want to eat warm food. One of my favorites greens to cook is Swiss chard, and it comes in colors too. The leaves are green, but the stems and veins can be white, yellow or red. The red is my favorite since the color combination is quite dramatic. Not only is it tasty, and similar to Read more
How's your nutritional life going? Most of us read food labels, but do we really know how much we need of certain minerals. The recommended daily intake of all those beneficial vitamins can be hard to remember. So here's a little quiz to challenge your knowledge of the basics. Hopefully it will jog your memory and help you the next time you sit down to eat! Take the Quiz Read more
We all want to have gorgeous, full, shiny locks of hair. Since we aren't all genetically blessed with strong and lustrous looking hair, here are some things you should know about hair, and some tips to making yours healthier. Shedding hair is totally normal. Everyone loses between 40 and 120 strands of hair a day. If you're worried that you're losing more than this, make sure that you are Read more
I know I'm supposed to be getting a certain amount of Vitamins and Minerals each day - That's what RDI is (formerly known as RDA). It stands for Reference Daily Intake and it represents the suggested daily intake levels for nutrients. That being said, when it comes to Vitamin A, women should get 700 mcg (micrograms) or 2,310 IU (International Units) a day. This vitamin helps with vision, bone Read more
It seems that every recipe I make these days calls for chopped fresh Italian parsley to be sprinkled over the finished product. I will be the first to admit I have become a lazy cook and lately I've been skipping that final step. I've been going un-garnished. I was curious, by omitting this finishing touch, was I missing out on adding extra nutrients to my meals. It looks like the answer is Read more
Is it me or are you confused about how much of each vitamin and mineral you are supposed to get each day? Some of my friends take daily vitamins, and some eat fortified foods like calcium-enriched orange juice. It that necessary, or do we get enough in the foods we eat? The first step in answering that question is to know how much we need to get each day. Here's a chart to make it a little Read more
I think sweet potatoes have gotten a bad rap because of their high carb content. They shouldn't be overlooked because they are one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. Not only that, they are a great option if you're craving something sweet. Want to know why they're so good for you? They're bursting with healing antioxidants due to their high levels of vitamins A and C. Antioxidants Read more
