Search Results for: carotenoids

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  Eating the Most Nutrient-Dense Vegetables

  June 2, 2023

  Vegetables packed with nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber are essential to a healthy diet.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  6 Foods That May Lower Your Risk of Cancer

  March 18, 2019

  We often associate healthy eating with conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. But did you know there are also some foods that may help lower your risk of cancer?Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Nutrition

  Tagged with: cancer fighting foods, cancer superfoods, foods that prevent cancer

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Whole Fruit or Fruit Juices?

  February 3, 2015

  Wake up. Take a shower. Go to the kitchen for your morning glass of orange juice. Before reaching for that OJ, you may want to rethink and grab an orange.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Nutrition

  Tagged with: antioxidants, cancer prevention, fiber, fruit juice, grapefruit, juices, lemon, Leslie Bonci, oranges, sports nutrition, whole fruit

  

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  Gardening for Your Health: Fruit and Vegetable Powerhouses

  April 19, 2022

  Discover five fruits and vegetables that can be beneficial to your health and how they can make a difference in your diet.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Nutrition

  Tagged with: American Institute for Cancer Research, disease prevention, gardening, Healthy Living, Nutrition, phytochemicals, Recipes from the Garden, USDA

  

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  Melons: A Healthy Poolside Snack

  February 8, 2023

  Melons are not only low in calories and fat, but they are also high in essential vitamins and minerals. Learn more about the health benefits of melons.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Nutrition

  Tagged with: cantaloupe, carotenoids, coper, folates, honeydew, lycopene, melons, phytonutrients, potassium, snack, summer, Vitamin A, vitamin B, Vitamin C, watermelon