Sunday, June 15, 2008

Give your skin a healthy glow.

Vitamin A promotes the growth of healthy skin, bones and teeth. It’s also essential for vision and a strong immune system. The best food sources for vitamin A include carrots, sweet potato, butternut squash, mango and cooked spinach.

Here are some tips for eating more vitamin A:
  • Bake a few sweet potatoes (400 degrees for 45 min.) and pack them for lunch.
  • Enjoy baby carrots dipped in low-fat hummus or sliced mango for a quick snack.
  • Wilt baby spinach leaves into a pan of sautéed garlic and lemon juice for a palate-cleansing appetizer.

Hands, Elizabeth; Nutrients in Food. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2000.
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