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Enjoy the Health Benefits of Goji Berries at a Fair Price

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 03, 2005
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Please note: This article has been updated and incorporated into the following page:

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Which Foods Contain the Most Antioxidants?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 16, 2005
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One of the most important steps you can take to prevent heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease is to eat plenty of antioxidant-rich foods. As discussed in a previous article on free radicals, antioxidants protect your health by preventing and repairing damage caused to your cells by excessive free radicals. Read more

 

Are Dairy Products Good For Your Health?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 27, 2005
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Before my parents immigrated to Canada close to four decades ago, my mom was convinced that one of the benefits of living in Canada was the amount of cow's milk that was available. Back in Korea, moms, dads, and grandparents of all ages were sure that their babies and grandchildren could be bigger, stronger, and healthier if they could only have easy access to milk. Read more

 

Healthy Foods that Contain Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2005
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Riboflavin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin that is a key component of two enzymes in your body called flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) and flavin mononucleotide (FMN). FAD and FMN are used by every cell in your body to produce energy. FAD is used by other enzymes to protect your body against damage by free radicals.

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Healthy Foods that Contain Magnesium

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2005
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Magnesium is one of seven minerals that you need in relatively large amounts for optimal health. Most of your body's magnesium is located in your bones and teeth. Your remaining magnesium is present in your soft tissues and the fluids that surround these tissues.

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Healthy Foods that Contain Iron

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2005
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Iron is an essential component of hundreds of enzymes and proteins in your body.

As it is with other trace minerals, a little iron goes a long way. More specifically, your body needs about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of iron at any given time to carry out its everyday metabolic activities. Without this 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of iron in your body on a consistent basis, you could experience significant health challenges.

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Healthy Foods that Contain Folate (Folic Acid)

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2005
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Folate is found in whole foods and in your body, while folic acid is found in most vitamin supplements. Folic acid needs vitamin C, niacin, and vitamin B12 in order to be converted to its biologically active form.

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Healthy Foods that Contain Choline

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2005
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Although choline is not a vitamin or mineral, it is an essential nutrient for your health. Your body can make small amounts of choline from other nutrients, but you need to have reliable sources of choline in your diet to be at your best. Choline in your body is found mainly in specialized fat molecules called lecithin.

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Healthy Foods that Contain Chromium

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2005
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There are two main forms of chromium: chromium-3 and chromium-6. Chromium-6 was made famous as a carcinogen by the movie Erin Brockovich. Chromium-3 is the main form of chromium that is found in foods and used by your body. The information on chromium in this article refers to the properties of chromium-3.

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Healthy Foods that Contain Vitamin B6

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2005
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Vitamin B6 is commonly referred to as pyridoxine. It is a water-soluble B vitamin that comes in six different forms. The most active form in your body is called PLP, short for pyridoxal 5'-phosphate. The biological features of vitamin
B6 described in this article refer mainly to PLP.

What Does Vitamin B6 Do in Your Body? Read more

 

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