Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant in the human body, protecting from damage caused by free radicals. Cell membranes are made primarily from lipids, which are highly susceptible to oxidative damage.
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Folate
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Folate plays an essential role in enzyme reactions that control DNA metabolism and amino acid metabolism. The chemical reactions that control cell division are particularly dependent on folate, especially for cells that divide rapidly.
Vitamin A
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The term vitamin A refers to several different molecules, which are chemically related. Forms from animal sources are called preformed vitamin A. Carotenoids from plant foods are called provitamin A. Alpha- and beta-carotene are two examples of provitamin A.
Iron
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The mineral nutrient iron is best known as a key component of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in red blood cells. Roughly 2/3 of your body’s iron is in hemoglobin. But iron plays many other roles in human nutrition.
Mood Food
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Well, it turns out that there is a major connection between mood and food. The pleasure of eating in and of itself has been proven to offset the effect of a bad mood.
What You Are Losing on Your Diet
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Nothing feels better then making progress on your weight loss goals, but sometimes trying to cut back on calories could mean you’re cutting back on nutrition. So what are some of the good things you might be missing out on your new diet?
How To Get Kids to Eat Healthy Food They Hate
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When it comes to eating healthy whole foods, take vegetables for example, I believe that the recipe or the preparation make all the difference in the world. This is especially true when you’re introducing a new food to your kids or trying to get an adult excited about an ingredients that has a lot of health benefits. Here are my 10 top recipes to getting kids to eat the foods they typically hate, that will also work with picky adults!
Plan Your Easter Menu
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Deep purple crocuses and grape hyacinth remind me that Spring is already here and fresh seasonal produce is just around the corner. Need a little help with you Easter menu? Try some of my traditional favorites along mixed in with fresh ideas.
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