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Can Vitamin A Reduce Skin Cancer Risk?

Vitamin A is important for many different functions in the body and can even reduce the risk of developing skin cancer. Some sources of Vitamin A include beef liver, fish oils, milk, eggs, leafy green vegetables, orange and yellow vegetables tomatoes, red bell pepper, cantaloupe, mango, and fortified foods.

Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk with a Healthy Diet

Breast cancer is the most common cancer found in American women and will impact about 1 in 8 women. However, women can reduce their risk of breast cancer significantly by not drinking alcohol, staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating a healthy diet.

September is National Fruits and Vegetables Month

The Produce for Better Health Foundation has designated September as National Fruits and Vegetables Month to encourage consumers to eat more fruits and vegetables every day for improved public health. A diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of many leading causes of illness and death, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and obesity.

Remember to Eat Your Rainbow This Summer

Many people prefer to obtain nutrients from vitamins and supplements rather than fresh fruits and vegetables. However, by leaving fresh produce out of your diet, you are depriving your body of nutrients that it cannot get anywhere else. Besides vitamins and minerals, there are components in plant-foods called phytonutrients that, although not essential for life, may positively influence and promote human health.

Meal Planning to Promote Healthy Eating

Healthy eating is important because it provides the body with essential nutrients that can help to maintain or improve overall health. By healthy meal planning, individuals can keep a balanced diet, while also substituting unhealthy food choices for food choices than can promote health. This bulletin will guide on how to build weekly healthy menus and where to find resources to adjust your menus according to your budget.

Nutritional Properties of Oregano and Marjoram

Today, they are also used extensively in tomato-based sauces including pizza sauce, dressings, stews, and any garlic-flavored dish.