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Vitamins could help prevent vision loss Nov 13, 2003
...older. Previous research has suggested that antioxidants such as vitamin
C, vitamin E and beta carotene might reduce the risk of AMD. ... (HealthandAge.com)
Health Tips Nov 14, 2003
A study of almost 5,000 adults finds a dietary supplement of 500 milligrams of vitamin
C, 400 mg of vitamin E, 15 mg of beta carotene, 80 mg of zinc as zinc ... (Good Housekeeping Magazine)
UV dangerous for eyes, too Nov 20, 2003
Hock said. Vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, selenium, magnesium and zinc
can slow down damage but not reverse it, he said. All sunglasses ... (Canyon Courier, United States)
Lycopene from fungus files for novel food ingredient status Nov 18, 2003
The EU Scientific Committee on Food approved the safety of beta-carotene
obtained by fermentation of Blakeslea trispora in 2000. ... (Food Navigator, France)
Elsewhere on the Web Nov 24, 2003
...from the body. Beta-carotene is used by the body to make vitamin
A. It also heals and soothes irritated mucus membranes. One of ... (allergies.about.com, United States)
Low-carb approach not too difficult on Turkey Day Nov 19, 2003
...dense," she said. "They have beta carotene and they're high in fiber.The
thing is not to put the marshmallow topping on it. They're ... (North County Times, CA)
Drinks with a tipsy twist Nov 21, 2003
...olives. The vegetables may add a slight beta carotene kick, but that
doesn't appear to be the attraction to booze connoisseurs. ... (Delaware Beachcomber, DE)
Beyond classic Nov 19, 2003
...fat. They are rich in beta-carotene, have five times the recommended
daily allowance of Vitamin A and are loaded with potassium. ... (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN)
Vitamins, supplements can bring mixed health results Nov 24, 2003
...people could benefit from taking anti-oxidant vitamins: vitamins C (3,000 mg daily
taken in three 1,000 mg doses, vitamin E (800 IU daily) and beta carotene ... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Stress aggravates psoriasis Nov 19, 2003
Take 400iu capsules daily. Zinc is also vital for healthy skin, while beta carotene
(found in red and yellow fruits and vegetables) conditions cell membranes. ... (Mid-Day Mumbai, India)
Vitamin supplements may prevent progression Nov 23, 2003
This study examined the results of an earlier study showing that supplements of
zinc and high-dose antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E and beta carotene) were ... (Alameda Times-Star, CA)
Iowa State scientists developing corn varieties to combat ... Oct 20, 2003
Three Iowa State University (ISU) researchers are developing corn varieties high
in beta-carotene as part of a global research initiative to breed and ... (Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman, IA)
Health food, biotech style Oct 17, 2003
Researchers have created a variety of rice with elevated levels of beta-carotene,
which is converted to Vitamin A in the human body. ... (The Globe and Mail, Canada)
Iowa Researchers Working on Corn Hybrids Oct 15, 2003
DES MOINES, Iowa - Plant scientists are working to develop corn fortified with
beta carotene to help fight blindness, birth defects and malnutrition in ... (Miami Herald, FL)
Tolerable upper limits are an important factor with vitamins Oct 10, 2003
Beta carotene is no longer recommended by the Food and Drug Administration as a supplement
because it is a common occurrence for many of us to exceed the toxic ... (Monroe Times, WI)
The feed zone - Nutrition Q&A with Monique Ryan - Vitamin uptake Oct 22, 2003
Choose a supplement where the majority of vitamin A is actually beta-carotene-
which can be converted to vitamin A as needed by your body. ... (Velonews)
Harmful Proteins Have Help Oct 19, 2003
...retired from USDA's Coastal Plains Soil, Water and Plant Research Center, in Florence,
SC, has extended his technique to produce carrots with more beta carotene ... (Washington Post, DC)
Orange corn could nourish Africa Oct 22, 2003
The result was an intensely orange corn with very high levels of beta carotene,
which the human body converts to vitamin A, Rocheford said. ... (CNN)
ISU trio to aid malnutrition fight Oct 14, 2003
The idea is to reduce malnutrition by developing crops that have increased vitamin
and mineral content, such as corn with high levels of beta carotene, which ... (Des Moines Register, IA)
The Good Snack Guide Oct 21, 2003
Dried apricots are a rich source of beta carotene which has an anti-oxidant
effect in the body and is good for boosting the immune system. ... (This is London, UK)
Fall is the time for chowder Oct 22, 2003
...from Senior Friends magazine, which Morris subscribes to, calls the sweet potato
an unsung health food because it is loaded with vitamins A and beta carotene ... (Danville Advocate, KY)
Dr. Champlain Charest becomes spokesperson for the Association ... Oct 21, 2003
A recent study by the National Eye Institute in the United States on the impact
of adding daily antioxidant supplements (vitamins C and E, beta carotene and ... (Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada)
Sweet Potato Suite Oct 22, 2003
It has its fans, but seems to miss the point — one of which is
that the orange-fleshed varieties pack a lot of beta carotene. ... (Dayton Daily News, OH)
Research Improves Nutrition Value of Staple Foods Oct 15, 2003
The research institute said that over the past 25 years it had identified cassava
strains with high yields of beta-carotene, which is important in the ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Grant Aims at More Healthful Crops Oct 20, 2003
An example, he said, is golden rice, a genetically engineered crop with higher than
normal levels of beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. The ... (New York Times)
What a sweetie pie Oct 8, 2003
...orange and butterscotch. The sweet potato is high in beta-carotene,
which is now being touted as a cancer-fighting agent. It also ... (Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica)
Base price hiked for import duty on edible oils Oct 17, 2003
Crude' palm oil/ palmolein which does not have acid value of 2% or more and total
carotenoid (as beta carotene) in the range of 500-2500 mg/kg will fall under ... (The Hindu, India)
Food or fool ’ s paradise ? Oct 18, 2003
...and greens. A few decades from now, when they hear similar summons,
they will think of a power bite of beta carotene. That’sa ... (Times of India, India)
Smoking May Account For Link Between Serum Total Carotenoid ... Oct 13, 2003
...micronutrients, including lutein, zeaxanthin, anhydrolutein, alpha-cryptoxanthin,
beta-cryptoxanthin, lycopene, dihydrolycopene, alpha-carotene, beta-carotene ... (Doctor's Guide (press release))
Embracing your inner cheerleader, poppin' pills and Montecore Oct 9, 2003
Among the trendy newcomers: Olay Beauty Nutrients (a daily pill containing
Vitamin A, retinol and beta carotene. Costs $7.99 to ... (USA Today)
A&M corralling academic pork Oct 18, 2003
Another effort is under way to develop fruits and vegetables with uniform levels
of such compounds as beta carotene, lycopene and vitamin C. The project was ... (Bryan College Station Eagle, TX)
Base price for palm oil import duty up Oct 17, 2003
Crude palm oil/ palmolein which does not have acid value of 2% or more and total
carotenoid (as beta carotene) in the range of 500-2500 mg/kg will fall under ... (Economic Times, India)
Simply exotic are thse bags Oct 20, 2003
Real Active Orange brings together the taste and nutrition of orange, with beta-carotene
rich carrot juice that is packaged with high amount of antioxidants ... (News Today, India)
Corn hybrids to fight blindness Oct 16, 2003
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Plant scientists are working to develop corn fortified
with beta carotene to help fight blindness, birth defects and malnutrition in ... (CNN)
Iowa Researchers Working on Corn Hybrids Oct 15, 2003
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP)--Plant scientists are working to develop corn fortified with
beta carotene to help fight blindness, birth defects and malnutrition in ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA)
Pumpkins: Build fall feasts around this orange orb Oct 14, 2003
That distinctive bright orange color shows that pumpkins are loaded with beta-carotene,
an antioxidant which is converted into vitamin A in the body. ... (Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, IA)
Iowa Researchers At Work On Fortified Corn Hybrids Oct 16, 2003
Plant scientists are working to develop corn fortified with beta carotene to help
fight blindness, birth defects and malnutrition in developing nations. ... (Crop Decisions, MO)
Iowa researchers working on corn hybrids Oct 15, 2003
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Plant scientists are working to develop corn fortified with
beta carotene to help fight blindness, birth defects and malnutrition in ... (Boston.com, MA)
Iowa researchers working on corn hybrids to prevent blindness, ... Oct 16, 2003
DES MOINES (AP) --- Plant scientists are working to develop corn fortified with
beta carotene to help fight blindness, birth defects and malnutrition in ... (Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, IA)
Iowa researchers working on special corn varieties Oct 16, 2003
DES MOINES (AP) -- Plant scientists are working to develop corn fortified with
beta carotene to help fight blindness, birth defects and malnutrition in ... (Agri News, MN)
Vitamins Don't Curb Bladder Cancer Risk Oct 10, 2003
Dr. Abraham MY Nomura, from Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu, and colleagues
found that as blood levels of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein plus ... (Yahoo News)
Fruit of the angels Sep 30, 2003
In addition, the vitamins C and E, folate and beta-carotene in papaya are vital
nutrients that have been associated with lowering the risks of colon cancer. ... (The Star, Malaysia)
Pumpkin passion Oct 8, 2003
University of Illinois Extension Service reports, the bright orange color of pumpkin
is a dead giveaway that they're loaded with the antioxidant beta-carotene. ... (Anchorage Daily News, AK)
Scientists launch $100 mn drive to battle hunger Oct 15, 2003
Nigerian scientists will use existing knowledge of manioc to try to increase the
content of beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, in the tuber and combine ... (Hindustan Times, India)
'HarvestPlus' grants will aid biotechnology Oct 14, 2003
The program, dubbed HarvestPlus, is developing staple crops that are enriched
with iron, zinc and Vitamin A (also known as beta carotene). ... (St. Louis Dispatch, MO)
Monsanto Announces Launch Of HarvestPlus To Address Malnutrition Oct 14, 2003
HarvestPlus' newly announced projects, a nutritionally improved African variety
of maize with increased levels of provitamin A. Provitamin A, or beta-carotene ... (Crop Decisions, MO)
ISU Developing Corn To Fight Birth Defects Oct 15, 2003
ISU researchers will develop new varieties of corn that contain beta-carotene,
the substance that human bodies convert into vitamin A. ... (Iowa Channel.com, IA)
Golden rice study gets Gates boost Oct 14, 2003
They have been working on ways to boost beta carotene levels in the rice
kernels and on cross-breeding it with higher-yielding varieties. ... (Newark Star Ledger, NJ)
There's no squashing tradition Oct 15, 2003
Pumpkins are closely related to winter squash, according to the US Department
of Agriculture, and have lots of fiber, vitamin A and beta-carotene. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Sauerkraut Juice Can Help Those Severe Canker Sores Oct 7, 2003
My skin is turning orange, and it is more noticeable on my palms and
the soles of my feet. Does beta carotene cause this coloration? ... (Newsday)
The Pumpkin: An American original Oct 13, 2003
Pumpkins are good for you. They are rich in beta-carotene, potassium
and Vitamin C. They're low in fat and high in fiber. • Morton ... (Daily Ardmoreite, OK)
Community notes Oct 15, 2003
It is important that everyone have a regular supply because they are rich in
vitamin C, beta carotene, folic acid, fiber, and other healthy nutrients". ... (Brookline TAB, MA)
Oregano, parsley, and rosemary add pizzazz to dishes Oct 9, 2003
A cup of parsley contains more beta carotene than a carrot, about twice the
amount of Vitamin C as an orange, and more calcium than a cup of milk. ... (Tandem, Canada)
Make a meal out of greens Oct 14, 2003
...produce. Salad greens provide vitamins C and E and beta-carotene,
all of which are antioxidants. Spinach is full of folic acid. ... (Nashville City Paper, TN)
DSM Food Specialties Oct 14, 2003
Rennets, enzymes, starter cultures, preservatives, coatings, antibiotic residue
tests, yeast, yeast extracts, HVPs, natural beta-carotene, LC-PUFA’s, AMC ... (Food Navigator, France)
Stronger Stuff: Transgenics Can Help In Biofortifcation Of Foods Oct 12, 2003
...of foods like golden rice, golden mustard, golden peanuts, etc, have resulted in
incorporating value-adds like vitamin A enrichment, beta carotene and other ... (Financial Express, India)
Squash Types Abound Oct 7, 2003
Acorns tend to be less sweet and less nutritious,” Nowak said.
“The darker orange you get the more beta carotene you get.”. ... (Winchester Star, VA)
There are no magic bullets against cancer, heart disease Oct 6, 2003
In a paper published in a recent issue of Annals of Internal Medicine, the US Preventive
Services Task Force says consumers should not rely on beta carotene ... (Fort Wayne News Sentinel, IN)
Diet Key Weapon in Fight Against 4 Common Health Foes Oct 5, 2003
Kale is high in phytochemicals, antioxidants and dietary fiber. Sweet
potatoes are an excellent source of beta carotene and fiber. ... (Good Housekeeping Magazine)
Children's Ag Education exhibit at County Fair praised Oct 7, 2003
They are high in vitamins A and C and contain iron and potassium. They have
high levels of beta-carotene, low levels of sodium, and almost no fat. ... (Birmingham News, AL)
Looking for a great pumpkin? Oct 8, 2003
The pumpkin is full of nutrition. It has lots of vitamins and minerals, including
beta-carotene, vitamin C and potassium. Pumpkin freezes well. ... (Norwich Bulletin, CT)
Children as policy pawns Oct 4, 2003
A new, gene-spliced rice variety enhances levels of beta carotene, which is then
converted in the human body to vitamin A. This "Golden Rice" could prevent as ... (Washington Times, DC)
Pumpkins grow out of their gourds Sep 29, 2003
They are a trick-or-treaters delight; a dietician’s dream (pumpkins are packed
with beta-carotene); and a chef’s staple for everything from toasted seeds ... (Nashville City Paper, TN)
Picking out pumpkins Oct 6, 2003
Pumpkin pies are the standard dessert but the meat of the fruit can also be used
in bread, soup and other dishes, and is full of beta carotene that converts to ... (Gainesville Sun, FL)
Go Orange for Fall Oct 8, 2003
The seeds, husked and roasted, have a delicate, nutty flavor. Its orange color
signals the presence of beta carotene, an antioxidant that fights cancer. ... (Syracuse Post Standard, NY)
Food can turn you orange Oct 4, 2003
This effect, called carotenemia, is harmless. It's caused by the beta carotene,
an orange pigment in carrots and other dark orange and dark green vegetables. ... (The Free Lance-Star, VA)
Food: Fall's Fruit Sep 30, 2003
...grows. Persimmons are low in calories and high in vitamin A, beta-carotene,
vitamin C, fiber and certain essential amino acids. ... (New Orleans Magazine, LA)
Loving Kids to Death Oct 6, 2003
...each year, approximately two million children die from a severe lack of vitamin
A. A new, gene-spliced rice variety boasts enhanced levels of beta carotene ... (National Review Online)
Seeing purple, seeing carrots Oct 2, 2003
The variety, known as Betasweet carrots, are said to be sweeter tasting than traditional
carrots and richer in beta-carotene, a nutrient which is thought to ... (Halifax Today, UK)
The delectable durian Oct 6, 2003
...grams of fat, 28.3 total carbohydrates, 1.6 fiber, 0.80 ash, 20 mg calcium, 63 mg
phosphorus, .90 mg iron, 1 mg sodium, 601 mg potassium, 10 mg beta-carotene ... (Sun Star, Philippines)
New oils are spreading their way into stores Sep 30, 2003
...and healthy lifestyle.". Some designer oils are fortified with nutrients,
such as vitamin E or beta carotene. Others are reformulated ... (Roanoke Times, VA)
A little something on the side Oct 8, 2003
Your contemporary squash is smaller and fleshier than its ancestors, firmer
when cooked, sweeter, and loaded with anti-oxidants and beta-carotene. ... (Edmonton Journal, Canada)
Irradiated meat, genetically modified foods and ISU Sep 30, 2003
...healthier. One example is the bright orange of carrots, which comes
from beta-carotene, which forms Vitamin A in our bodies. "Each ... (The Daily Vidette, IL)
Workouts help the mind as well as body Sep 30, 2003
Studies from Switzerland, Hawaii and Boston support the memory and cognitive benefits
of a diet rich in antioxidants (vitamins C, E and beta-carotene) and B ... (Detroit News, MI)
Dabur launches fruit-vegetable juice Oct 5, 2003
...which largely consumes orange juice is looking for ways to `get more', which led
us to develop a combination that delivers orange with the beta-carotene and ... (Agencyfaqs.com, India)
Ten Delicious Dishes to Help Defeat Diabetes 24 Oct 2003
...eyes. Use carrots to dip with and get double the eye- and anti-oxidant
protection from the beta-carotene in the carrots. People ... (NewswiseNewswise (press release), VA)
Professor breeds corn with school spirit 24 Oct 2003
...color. They found that the orange corn had higher levels of beta carotene,
which the body uses to get vitamin A, Rocheford said. ... (Daily Illini, IL)
Iowa State scientists developing corn varieties to combat ... Oct 20, 2003
Three Iowa State University (ISU) researchers are developing corn varieties high
in beta-carotene as part of a global research initiative to breed and ... (Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman, IA)
Health food, biotech style Oct 17, 2003
Researchers have created a variety of rice with elevated levels of beta-carotene,
which is converted to Vitamin A in the human body. ... (The Globe and Mail, Canada)
Iowa Researchers Working on Corn Hybrids Oct 15, 2003
DES MOINES, Iowa - Plant scientists are working to develop corn fortified with
beta carotene to help fight blindness, birth defects and malnutrition in ... (Miami Herald, FL)
Tolerable upper limits are an important factor with vitamins Oct 10, 2003
Beta carotene is no longer recommended by the Food and Drug Administration as a supplement
because it is a common occurrence for many of us to exceed the toxic ... (Monroe Times, WI)
The feed zone - Nutrition Q&A with Monique Ryan - Vitamin uptake Oct 22, 2003
Choose a supplement where the majority of vitamin A is actually beta-carotene-
which can be converted to vitamin A as needed by your body. ... (Velonews)
Harmful Proteins Have Help Oct 19, 2003
...retired from USDA's Coastal Plains Soil, Water and Plant Research Center, in Florence,
SC, has extended his technique to produce carrots with more beta carotene ... (Washington Post, DC)
Orange corn could nourish Africa Oct 22, 2003
The result was an intensely orange corn with very high levels of beta carotene,
which the human body converts to vitamin A, Rocheford said. ... (CNN)
ISU trio to aid malnutrition fight Oct 14, 2003
The idea is to reduce malnutrition by developing crops that have increased vitamin
and mineral content, such as corn with high levels of beta carotene, which ... (Des Moines Register, IA)
The Good Snack Guide Oct 21, 2003
Dried apricots are a rich source of beta carotene which has an anti-oxidant
effect in the body and is good for boosting the immune system. ... (This is London, UK)
Fall is the time for chowder Oct 22, 2003
...from Senior Friends magazine, which Morris subscribes to, calls the sweet potato
an unsung health food because it is loaded with vitamins A and beta carotene ... (Danville Advocate, KY)
Dr. Champlain Charest becomes spokesperson for the Association ... Oct 21, 2003
A recent study by the National Eye Institute in the United States on the impact
of adding daily antioxidant supplements (vitamins C and E, beta carotene and ... (Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada)
Sweet Potato Suite Oct 22, 2003
It has its fans, but seems to miss the point — one of which is
that the orange-fleshed varieties pack a lot of beta carotene. ... (Dayton Daily News, OH)
Research Improves Nutrition Value of Staple Foods Oct 15, 2003
The research institute said that over the past 25 years it had identified cassava
strains with high yields of beta-carotene, which is important in the ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Grant Aims at More Healthful Crops Oct 20, 2003
An example, he said, is golden rice, a genetically engineered crop with higher than
normal levels of beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. The ... (New York Times)
What a sweetie pie Oct 8, 2003
...orange and butterscotch. The sweet potato is high in beta-carotene,
which is now being touted as a cancer-fighting agent. It also ... (Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica)
Base price hiked for import duty on edible oils Oct 17, 2003
Crude' palm oil/ palmolein which does not have acid value of 2% or more and total
carotenoid (as beta carotene) in the range of 500-2500 mg/kg will fall under ... (The Hindu, India)
Food or fool ’ s paradise ? Oct 18, 2003
...and greens. A few decades from now, when they hear similar summons,
they will think of a power bite of beta carotene. That’sa ... (Times of India, India)
Smoking May Account For Link Between Serum Total Carotenoid ... Oct 13, 2003
...micronutrients, including lutein, zeaxanthin, anhydrolutein, alpha-cryptoxanthin,
beta-cryptoxanthin, lycopene, dihydrolycopene, alpha-carotene, beta-carotene ... (Doctor's Guide (press release))
Embracing your inner cheerleader, poppin' pills and Montecore Oct 9, 2003
Among the trendy newcomers: Olay Beauty Nutrients (a daily pill containing
Vitamin A, retinol and beta carotene. Costs $7.99 to ... (USA Today)
A&M corralling academic pork Oct 18, 2003
Another effort is under way to develop fruits and vegetables with uniform levels
of such compounds as beta carotene, lycopene and vitamin C. The project was ... (Bryan College Station Eagle, TX)
Base price for palm oil import duty up Oct 17, 2003
Crude palm oil/ palmolein which does not have acid value of 2% or more and total
carotenoid (as beta carotene) in the range of 500-2500 mg/kg will fall under ... (Economic Times, India)
Simply exotic are thse bags Oct 20, 2003
Real Active Orange brings together the taste and nutrition of orange, with beta-carotene
rich carrot juice that is packaged with high amount of antioxidants ... (News Today, India)
Corn hybrids to fight blindness Oct 16, 2003
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Plant scientists are working to develop corn fortified
with beta carotene to help fight blindness, birth defects and malnutrition in ... (CNN)
Iowa Researchers Working on Corn Hybrids Oct 15, 2003
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP)--Plant scientists are working to develop corn fortified with
beta carotene to help fight blindness, birth defects and malnutrition in ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA)
Pumpkins: Build fall feasts around this orange orb Oct 14, 2003
That distinctive bright orange color shows that pumpkins are loaded with beta-carotene,
an antioxidant which is converted into vitamin A in the body. ... (Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, IA)
Iowa Researchers At Work On Fortified Corn Hybrids Oct 16, 2003
Plant scientists are working to develop corn fortified with beta carotene to help
fight blindness, birth defects and malnutrition in developing nations. ... (Crop Decisions, MO)
Iowa researchers working on corn hybrids Oct 15, 2003
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Plant scientists are working to develop corn fortified with
beta carotene to help fight blindness, birth defects and malnutrition in ... (Boston.com, MA)
Iowa researchers working on corn hybrids to prevent blindness, ... Oct 16, 2003
DES MOINES (AP) --- Plant scientists are working to develop corn fortified with
beta carotene to help fight blindness, birth defects and malnutrition in ... (Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, IA)
Iowa researchers working on special corn varieties Oct 16, 2003
DES MOINES (AP) -- Plant scientists are working to develop corn fortified with
beta carotene to help fight blindness, birth defects and malnutrition in ... (Agri News, MN)
Vitamins Don't Curb Bladder Cancer Risk Oct 10, 2003
Dr. Abraham MY Nomura, from Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu, and colleagues
found that as blood levels of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein plus ... (Yahoo News)
Fruit of the angels Sep 30, 2003
In addition, the vitamins C and E, folate and beta-carotene in papaya are vital
nutrients that have been associated with lowering the risks of colon cancer. ... (The Star, Malaysia)
Pumpkin passion Oct 8, 2003
University of Illinois Extension Service reports, the bright orange color of pumpkin
is a dead giveaway that they're loaded with the antioxidant beta-carotene. ... (Anchorage Daily News, AK)
Scientists launch $100 mn drive to battle hunger Oct 15, 2003
Nigerian scientists will use existing knowledge of manioc to try to increase the
content of beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, in the tuber and combine ... (Hindustan Times, India)
'HarvestPlus' grants will aid biotechnology Oct 14, 2003
The program, dubbed HarvestPlus, is developing staple crops that are enriched
with iron, zinc and Vitamin A (also known as beta carotene). ... (St. Louis Dispatch, MO)
Monsanto Announces Launch Of HarvestPlus To Address Malnutrition Oct 14, 2003
HarvestPlus' newly announced projects, a nutritionally improved African variety
of maize with increased levels of provitamin A. Provitamin A, or beta-carotene ... (Crop Decisions, MO)
ISU Developing Corn To Fight Birth Defects Oct 15, 2003
ISU researchers will develop new varieties of corn that contain beta-carotene,
the substance that human bodies convert into vitamin A. ... (Iowa Channel.com, IA)
Golden rice study gets Gates boost Oct 14, 2003
They have been working on ways to boost beta carotene levels in the rice
kernels and on cross-breeding it with higher-yielding varieties. ... (Newark Star Ledger, NJ)
There's no squashing tradition Oct 15, 2003
Pumpkins are closely related to winter squash, according to the US Department
of Agriculture, and have lots of fiber, vitamin A and beta-carotene. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Sauerkraut Juice Can Help Those Severe Canker Sores Oct 7, 2003
My skin is turning orange, and it is more noticeable on my palms and
the soles of my feet. Does beta carotene cause this coloration? ... (Newsday)
The Pumpkin: An American original Oct 13, 2003
Pumpkins are good for you. They are rich in beta-carotene, potassium
and Vitamin C. They're low in fat and high in fiber. • Morton ... (Daily Ardmoreite, OK)
Community notes Oct 15, 2003
It is important that everyone have a regular supply because they are rich in
vitamin C, beta carotene, folic acid, fiber, and other healthy nutrients". ... (Brookline TAB, MA)
Oregano, parsley, and rosemary add pizzazz to dishes Oct 9, 2003
A cup of parsley contains more beta carotene than a carrot, about twice the
amount of Vitamin C as an orange, and more calcium than a cup of milk. ... (Tandem, Canada)
Make a meal out of greens Oct 14, 2003
...produce. Salad greens provide vitamins C and E and beta-carotene,
all of which are antioxidants. Spinach is full of folic acid. ... (Nashville City Paper, TN)
DSM Food Specialties Oct 14, 2003
Rennets, enzymes, starter cultures, preservatives, coatings, antibiotic residue
tests, yeast, yeast extracts, HVPs, natural beta-carotene, LC-PUFA’s, AMC ... (Food Navigator, France)
Stronger Stuff: Transgenics Can Help In Biofortifcation Of Foods Oct 12, 2003
...of foods like golden rice, golden mustard, golden peanuts, etc, have resulted in
incorporating value-adds like vitamin A enrichment, beta carotene and other ... (Financial Express, India)
Squash Types Abound Oct 7, 2003
Acorns tend to be less sweet and less nutritious,” Nowak said.
“The darker orange you get the more beta carotene you get.”. ... (Winchester Star, VA)
There are no magic bullets against cancer, heart disease Oct 6, 2003
In a paper published in a recent issue of Annals of Internal Medicine, the US Preventive
Services Task Force says consumers should not rely on beta carotene ... (Fort Wayne News Sentinel, IN)
Diet Key Weapon in Fight Against 4 Common Health Foes Oct 5, 2003
Kale is high in phytochemicals, antioxidants and dietary fiber. Sweet
potatoes are an excellent source of beta carotene and fiber. ... (Good Housekeeping Magazine)
Children's Ag Education exhibit at County Fair praised Oct 7, 2003
They are high in vitamins A and C and contain iron and potassium. They have
high levels of beta-carotene, low levels of sodium, and almost no fat. ... (Birmingham News, AL)
Looking for a great pumpkin? Oct 8, 2003
The pumpkin is full of nutrition. It has lots of vitamins and minerals, including
beta-carotene, vitamin C and potassium. Pumpkin freezes well. ... (Norwich Bulletin, CT)
Children as policy pawns Oct 4, 2003
A new, gene-spliced rice variety enhances levels of beta carotene, which is then
converted in the human body to vitamin A. This "Golden Rice" could prevent as ... (Washington Times, DC)
Pumpkins grow out of their gourds Sep 29, 2003
They are a trick-or-treaters delight; a dietician’s dream (pumpkins are packed
with beta-carotene); and a chef’s staple for everything from toasted seeds ... (Nashville City Paper, TN)
Picking out pumpkins Oct 6, 2003
Pumpkin pies are the standard dessert but the meat of the fruit can also be used
in bread, soup and other dishes, and is full of beta carotene that converts to ... (Gainesville Sun, FL)
Go Orange for Fall Oct 8, 2003
The seeds, husked and roasted, have a delicate, nutty flavor. Its orange color
signals the presence of beta carotene, an antioxidant that fights cancer. ... (Syracuse Post Standard, NY)
Food can turn you orange Oct 4, 2003
This effect, called carotenemia, is harmless. It's caused by the beta carotene,
an orange pigment in carrots and other dark orange and dark green vegetables. ... (The Free Lance-Star, VA)
Food: Fall's Fruit Sep 30, 2003
...grows. Persimmons are low in calories and high in vitamin A, beta-carotene,
vitamin C, fiber and certain essential amino acids. ... (New Orleans Magazine, LA)
Loving Kids to Death Oct 6, 2003
...each year, approximately two million children die from a severe lack of vitamin
A. A new, gene-spliced rice variety boasts enhanced levels of beta carotene ... (National Review Online)
Seeing purple, seeing carrots Oct 2, 2003
The variety, known as Betasweet carrots, are said to be sweeter tasting than traditional
carrots and richer in beta-carotene, a nutrient which is thought to ... (Halifax Today, UK)
The delectable durian Oct 6, 2003
...grams of fat, 28.3 total carbohydrates, 1.6 fiber, 0.80 ash, 20 mg calcium, 63 mg
phosphorus, .90 mg iron, 1 mg sodium, 601 mg potassium, 10 mg beta-carotene ... (Sun Star, Philippines)
New oils are spreading their way into stores Sep 30, 2003
...and healthy lifestyle.". Some designer oils are fortified with nutrients,
such as vitamin E or beta carotene. Others are reformulated ... (Roanoke Times, VA)
A little something on the side Oct 8, 2003
Your contemporary squash is smaller and fleshier than its ancestors, firmer
when cooked, sweeter, and loaded with anti-oxidants and beta-carotene. ... (Edmonton Journal, Canada)
Irradiated meat, genetically modified foods and ISU Sep 30, 2003
...healthier. One example is the bright orange of carrots, which comes
from beta-carotene, which forms Vitamin A in our bodies. "Each ... (The Daily Vidette, IL)
Workouts help the mind as well as body Sep 30, 2003
Studies from Switzerland, Hawaii and Boston support the memory and cognitive benefits
of a diet rich in antioxidants (vitamins C, E and beta-carotene) and B ... (Detroit News, MI)
Dabur launches fruit-vegetable juice Oct 5, 2003
...which largely consumes orange juice is looking for ways to `get more', which led
us to develop a combination that delivers orange with the beta-carotene and ... (Agencyfaqs.com, India)
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