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Nutrition and Health

Posted by Ann Brown , December 7, 2009 — 2 comments

Humans are living organisms that are in continuous motion. Even when we are asleep we have a great brain activity. It needs, therefore, a continual supply of energy through food. 1. Balanced diet Food provides the nutrients (vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, carbohydrates and water) that allow us to be in good health. Adequate nutrition is [...]

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The color of health: yellow-orange

Posted by Ann Brown , December 2, 2009 — Write a comment

In the market and at our table we can find a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, which not only captivated our eyes but also protect us and filled with numerous and amazing benefits for our health. Fruits and vegetables included in the yellow-orange color belong to many different families, but all share common properties such [...]

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