Tag: beta-carotene

  • Double Good Health Power Recipe: Zippy Yams and Bok Choy

    photo credit: FotoosVanRobin photo credit: kthread According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine PCRM), yams are packed with beta-carotene, vitamin c, vitamin B6, and dietary fiber, all of which promote good health and protect against illness. “Yams are also suitable for people with diabetes as they have a lower glycemic index than other potatoes.”…

  • Recipe for Longevity Promotion: Yam Pie

    photo credit: FotoosVanRobin Are you tire of eating carrots? Need some variety in your diet? Here is a great Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) recipe Yam Pie. It has been reported that “vegetables and fruits rich in beta-carotene can cut the risk of breast and prostate cancer. The findings were based on 83,234 participants…

  • Immune Booster Recipe: Carrot and Red Pepper Soup

    photo credit: norwichnuts Did you know that red peppers are packed with vitamin C? According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), red peppers have almost three times the amount of vitamin C as oranges! You can create the colorful Carrot and Red Pepper Soup which is a marvelous immune booster containing beta-carotene from carrots…