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Tropical Carrot Cake

Tropical Carrot CakePosted by LIME Team on June 28, 2007 - 3:17pm.

This easy to make recipe is crammed with healthy ingredients, making for a guilt free dessert. View recipe.

 



The Antioxidant Myth

Posted by Su Avasthi on February 28, 2007 - 9:05pm.

Millions of people spend billions of dollars on antioxidant vitamin supplements each year.

Guess what? They don't work.





Beta-Carotene and Breathing

Beta-Carotene and BreathingPosted by Marisa Belger on April 3, 2006 - 12:09pm.

A new study has found that those with high blood levels of beta-carotene may have better lung function as they age. As the health of the lungs begins to decline in the late 20s, this is yet another reason to eat more carrots, spinach, and broccoli.

The study also brought good news for smokers. Researchers found that beta-carotene and vitamin E might also offer some protection to the lungs of heavy smokers. But scientists emphasize that this does not mean a spinach salad a day can prevent lung cancer.



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