Vitamins: Good or Bad?
There are the perennial proposals for soda taxes and the New York ban on selling sodas bigger than a certain size (which was tossed out in court). Food is complicated stuff. Apple juice is right up there with soda in sugar content and isn’t a significant source of vitamins or minerals. So what parameters do we use to define junk food? Government restrictions on particular foods will lead many food producers to rejigger their formulas to escape new regulations. If Coca-Cola packs its sodas with vitamins, can it then claim that this is a more healthful food than apple juice?
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Food best source of vitamins, study finds
In fact, after reviewing a large body of research in 2006, the National Institutes of Health decided not to definitively rule for or against multivitamins’ ability to prevent diseases. The Harvard report notes that “the heaviest users of vitamin and mineral supplements are Americans who probably need them the least: people who are well educated, have higher incomes, exercise, and already have healthy diets.” So what are the quickest ways to boost the vitamin content in your meals? The report identifies about three dozen foods that have the most nutrients per calorie, including avocados, berries, cantaloupe, dark leafy greens, eggs, yogurt, lentils, beans, almonds, fish, chicken and turkey. And although most people think of citrus as the best source of vitamin C, a red pepper has twice as much as an orange.
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Vitamins & Minerals For Hair That’s Healthier, Stronger And Shinier
So, not to sound like the caveat at the end of a pill commercial, talk to your doctor about vitamins — just like you would about prescription medications — before waving any sort of pro or anti-vitamin flag. Not everyone needs the same things, and more doesn’t mean better. Be the Al Borland of nutritional supplements. Consumer habits have changed in surprising ways Video An animated guide to the different energy sources that power our nation Video Business editor Derek Thompson looks at how such a simple commodity became as pricey as soda. Video A quick, animated look at at where emissions come from on our planet Video A story of loss leaders, irrational consumers, and infinite mimosas Video Business editor Derek Thompson outlines potential threats on the horizon. Video A brief history of technological progress and why it’s not necessarily a bad thing Video An animated guide to how it turns into fuel for cars, jets, and more Video Inequality explained in pie charts (made of actual pie) Video An animated look at how far solar has come since it emerged in the 1950s Video Two longtime Atlantic writers hit the runway in their Cirrus plane. Video An animated look at why production has skyrocketed in recent years Video A quick explainer on monetary policy Video The Eurythmics star discusses insights from her life as a musician, AIDS activist, mother, and more.
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What vitamins do you take to improve the health of your hair? Meanwhile, whip up these yummy beauty recipes: Loading Slideshow Shiny, Healthy Hair: Carrots “Carrots have a high amount of beta-carotene, the precursor for vitamin A, among the common vegetables,” says Snyder. “Vitamin A is necessary for shiny, well-moisturized head of hair, as well as promoting a healthy scalp, which is essential for healthy hair growth.” Shiny, Healthy Hair “Your hairs healthy growth depends on the overall health of your body and the nutrients youre putting into it,” says Snyder. “When there are limited nutrients to go around, your hair will inevitably suffer, because your hair isnt an organ the body deems necessary for survival, youll be left with dull, brittle, hair.” Shiny, Healthy Hair: Pumpkin Seeds Extra credit: “Try beauty foods like pumpkin seeds, which are an excellent source of zinc, sulfur and vitamin A,” notes Snyder. “These three compounds, taken together, are particularly helpful in building strong hair. They also contain B vitamins, which include biotin, an essential nutrient for strengthening hair, helping prevent thin and brittle hair, and increasing hair growth.” Stronger Nails “Your nails indicate how mineralized your body is,” says Snyder. “Weak or ridged nails indicate mineral deficiencies.
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