Tag: Carotenoid

If beta-carotene rich foods top your agenda, you should stock up on the obvious ones like sweet potatoes, pumpkin, squash and red peppers which reflect the color of the carotenoid pigment they contain. But also grab some of that spinach, kale, and collard greens – they’re hiding that beta-carotene too!

To look good on the outside, it’s important to feel good on the inside. It is quite simple... For instance, if you had an...

Fruits have always been considered to be natural superfoods as they are densely packed with nutrients and energy. Growing awareness about the immense health...

The color of your poop can tell a lot about your health condition. Orange stools are usually harmless and caused by a diet rich in beta-carotene foods or due to irregular liver function. Your poop can also turn red, black, yellow, or green due to certain health issues. Changes in your food habits and medications may cause the stool to return to the normal color.

B vitamins carry nutrients to the scalp and hair. Biotin and vitamins A, D, and E are required for healthy scalp and hair. Iron-rich proteins prevent weak and brittle hair. Vitamin C fights oxidative stress and prevents graying of hair. Beta-carotene is important for hair cells. Zinc and omega-3 and 6 fatty acids control oil production in the scalp and skin.

Simple eye exercises, giving ample rest to the eyes and a diet enriched with nutritious ingredients can improve your eyesight. When it comes to food, fish liver oil, broccoli, nuts and foods rich in vitamin A can help tremendously in improving your eyesight. Stop feeling jealous of those who have a 20/20 vision and start eating well to transform your eyesight too.

'Phytonutrient' has been a buzzword for quite some time now in health circles. You may have come across this in articles related to healthy...

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An avocado (130 g) a day meets 30% of your folate need for a stronger spine, skull, and brain of the fetus. This high-potassium, low-sodium fruit prevents leg cramps. It also packs in good doses of phosphorus, calcium, iron, and magnesium. As it helps absorb carotenoids better, by 15.3 times, even, toss it into salads and add its oil to salsa to keep your carotenoid levels high. Avocado oleic acid also enriches breast milk.

Scan for anti-cancer foods at the grocery store. Pick up cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cabbage, bok choy) that have ample anti-cancer phytochemicals. Include foods rich in carotenoids (carrots and canataloupes), ellagic acid (strawberries, pomegranates), and resveratrol (red grapes, cocoa, peanuts) that negate free radicals. Fiber-rich whole grains and folate-rich foods curb tumor growth, too.

Cut avocado lengthwise, producing 2 halves that are connected in the middle. Hold both halves and twist them in opposite directions until they separate. Remove the seed and cut the 2 halves lengthwise so you have long quartered sections. Grip the edge of the skin on each quarter and peel it off. This increase carotenoids and also improves absorption.

Bell peppers are members of the nightshade family, which includes potatoes, tomatoes and eggplant. They are some of the most versatile vegetables in your...