What do we need Vitamin A for?
You may have heard that eating carrots will improve your eyesight and have wondered have wondered if it was true (and if so, why?). Carrots contain Vitamin A, which is needed to form a light-absorbing molecule (retinal) in the retina of the eye. Eating carrots will not necessarily improve your eyesight, but because of the Vitamin A content will help you maintain healthy vision. In addition to being an essential vitamin for maintaining healthy vision, Vitamin A plays a role in gene transcription, immune function, bone metabolism, and skin health, among a few
Archive for February, 2010
All about Kiwis
You are about to learn more about the kiwifruit than you probably want to.
Kiwis are among the most nutritionally dense fruits in the world. They are packed with powerful antioxidants and are extremely rich in many vitamins, flavonoids and minerals. They have more Vitamin C than oranges do, as much potassium as bananas have, and a lot of beta-keratin as well. Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant that has been proven to protect our body from free radicals-- thereby improving one's chances of leading a healthier life without all sorts of diseases. Vitamin E is also in kiwis. This
Kiwis are among the most nutritionally dense fruits in the world. They are packed with powerful antioxidants and are extremely rich in many vitamins, flavonoids and minerals. They have more Vitamin C than oranges do, as much potassium as bananas have, and a lot of beta-keratin as well. Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant that has been proven to protect our body from free radicals-- thereby improving one's chances of leading a healthier life without all sorts of diseases. Vitamin E is also in kiwis. This
First Aid Kit Update
In December, we published an article about the essential first aid supplies you should keep at your house. This quite thorough list will have you prepared for almost any minor injury or illness. However, after a recent injury occurred at our house, we discovered that one important item was lacking- non-adhesive dressings.
The list provided by the American Red Cross does include many important supplies for wounds. (more...)
The list provided by the American Red Cross does include many important supplies for wounds. (more...)
Muffins versus Donuts
The debate between whether or not bagels or donuts are the more "healthy" option already was discussed in a previous article, but what about those muffins? While it is true that muffins could earn you more nutrition points over donuts, they still are not the healthy option just because they are "bread."
So, we know, for example, that donuts vary in calorie count. For instance, while yeast donuts are usually anywhere from 170 to 270 calories each, the denser cake-like doughnuts can be from 290 to 360 calories, and the cream-filled types can run from 300 to 390 calories
So, we know, for example, that donuts vary in calorie count. For instance, while yeast donuts are usually anywhere from 170 to 270 calories each, the denser cake-like doughnuts can be from 290 to 360 calories, and the cream-filled types can run from 300 to 390 calories
The Benefits of a Low-Carb Diet
If through the years you have tried different kinds of diets, you know that almost all of those diets center on lowering carbohydrate intake. There is a reason why in most diets the daily carbohydrate intake is lessened significantly. Carbohydrates are used by the body for energy. When the intake of carbohydrates is less than what is necessary, the body is forced to break down fat to use as energy. Of course, when fat is broken down and used for energy, you lose weight. This is a condition known as ketosis. But weight loss is not the only
