Plants get all the glory for their impressive nutrient content and animal foods tend to go unnoticed. But what about the egg? Truly, it’s a superfood extraordinaire! Eggs are a great source of other vital nutrients like choline, lutein, zeaxanthin, riboflavin, vitamin D, B2, B5, B12, vitamin A, iodine, and selenium. The yolk is the star. It’s bright, it’s orange and it’s full of good stuff. In fact, the richer and darker the egg yolk is in color, the higher the carotenoid content.  Most...
by on December 22nd, 2009 at 05:12 am

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  • Superfood of the Week: Eggs
    Plants get all the glory for their impressive nutrient content and animal foods tend to go unnoticed. But what about the egg? Truly, it’s a superfood extraordinaire! Eggs are a great source of other vital nutrients...
    by at December 22nd, 2009 at 05:12 am
  • WellWired-TV: Benefits of Fish Oil
    Everything you need to know about fish oil.  Dr. Natasha goes through step by step the many benefits, research and quality issues with fish oil.  Learn how it will decrease inflammation, increase cardiovascular health and...
    by at May 26th, 2009 at 12:05 pm