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Fit Tip: Snack on Vitamin A Foods After a Workout
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.
Swiss Chard Fills the Holes in Your Diet
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.
Do You Know Your RDI?
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.
5 Things: Healthy Hair
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.
What Does Your RDI Look Like: Vitamin A
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.
Don't Skip The Garnish: Italian Parsley Is Loaded With Good Things
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.
Are You Getting Your RDI?
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?
Sweet Potatoes: Not Just For Thanksgiving
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.
Vitamins: Water-Soluble vs. Fat-Soluble
Vitamins are either water-soluble or fat-soluble. But what does that really mean...
Here's the deal.
Know Your A, B, Cs: Vitamin A
Vitamin A - What doesn't it do? It helps with your vision, bone growth, cell growth and repair, and cell division. It helps regulate the immune system, and makes white blood cells, which help to fight off infections.
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