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Citrus, broccoli, spinach, red onion, cucumber, yams and other foods with vitamin C

April 5, 2023/Nutrition

5 Ways Vitamin C Keeps You Healthy

… the iron, meaning that you absorb more of it,” Peart explains.Let’s say you make a spinach salad with strawberries on top. Spinach has non-heme iron, while strawberries are rich in vitamin C …

December 30, 2020/Nutrition

6 Easy Steps to Healthy Burgers You’ll Love

… having fun with nontraditional flavors, you’ll never grow bored — and boost your burger’s nutrient profile!Spinach, arugula and spouts.Avocado.Jalapenos and/or banana peppers.Roasted red peppers.Sliced olives.6. Flavorful finishesWhen …

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January 3, 2020/Exercise & Fitness

Yes, You Can Be a Vegetarian and an Athlete Too

… such as tempeh, tofu, soybeans, soy milk and dry roast edamame.Plant-based iron-rich foodsBeans, lentils, spinach, tofu, tempeh, iron-fortified cereals and breads.To enhance absorption, pair plant-based iron-rich foods with …

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August 30, 2024/Nutrition

What To Know About the 5:2 Diet

… meal, try a piece of white fish about the size of your palm and four cups of spinach, or a bowl of chicken and vegetable soup,” Zumpano suggests. “You could also have a 150-calorie …

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January 16, 2025/Rheumatology & Immunology

What Should You Eat (or Avoid) if You Have Lupus?

… building nutrients, like:Milk alternativesFish, like salmonFortified cereal and fruit juiceTofu and soy productsVegetables like broccoli and spinach5 foods to avoid with lupus“There are few evidence-based, large studies on foods that cause lupus …

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September 26, 2022/Nutrition

What Is the Keto Diet and Should You Try It?

… cream.Nuts like walnuts, flaxseed, pecans and chia seeds.Vegetables that are low in carbs like broccoli, spinach, kale, tomatoes and cucumbers.Unprocessed cheeses like cheddar, Gouda, Parmesan and goat cheese.Alcohol, sugar and sugar …

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March 27, 2024/Nutrition

What Is Zeaxanthin? Benefits and Side Effects

… and lutein. The following foods are a good source of both:Dark, leafy greens like kale and spinach.Eggs yolks.Oranges.Red grapes.Corn.Mango.Honeydew melon.Orange peppers.Goji berries.By eating five servings …

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July 11, 2024/Women's Health

What To Eat and Foods To Avoid While Breastfeeding

You took care of yourself while pregnant — eating healthy foods and taking prenatal vitamins. But after giving birth, it’s just as important to maintain those good habits.Research shows that breastfeeding can help reduce …

July 12, 2023/Nutrition

Eat the Rainbow: The Health Benefits of Carotenoids

Have you ever wondered why flamingos are pink? It’s not actually their biological makeup; it’s their diet. These big, boldly colored birds eat a type of algae that their digestive system breaks down …

Variety of foods that contain the antioxidant lutein

April 4, 2024/Nutrition

What Is Lutein? Learn About Its Health Benefits

We talk a lot about how powerful antioxidants can be when it comes to your health. You’ve probably heard about flavonoids and their anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Or carotenoids and how they …