Testing Antioxidant Power of Foods - Wall Street Journal

Testing Antioxidant Power of Foods Wall Street Journal The test gained credibility in 2007 when the USDA first published a list of the ORAC values of common foods, which it updated in 2010. An ORAC unit represents the antioxidant activity of a micromole of a specific type of vitamin E. In February, ...

Kandi Stevens: Do's, don'ts of pets and 'people' food - Visalia Times-Delta

Kandi Stevens: Do's, don'ts of pets and 'people' food Visalia Times-Delta So how do you know which foods are OK for pets and which ones are those that are toxic and can be fatal to your pet? Here is a handy list of the top common foods that are bad for your pet as well as some healthy "people foods" for pets (only small ...

Consumer Watchdog: Keep eyes peeled for potatoes - New Zealand Herald

Consumer Watchdog: Keep eyes peeled for potatoes New Zealand Herald Super foods - often expensive, exotic and out of season - have come into vogue because of their high antioxidant and vitamin values. They include almonds, avocado, chia seeds, cacao beans and oily fish. But tests reveal the potato is just as good: in ...

5 Myths About Everyday Foods - Huffington Post (blog)

5 Myths About Everyday Foods Huffington Post (blog) Certain foods get a reputation as "bad for you," whereas others get promoted as "natural" or "good for you" when they are really not. Sometimes myths about foods are based on urban legends that just get perpetuated for years until we actually believe ... and more »

Ruth Ann Clayton Dietitian's Corner: Antioxidants: Your personal super heroes - Baxter Bulletin

Ruth Ann Clayton Dietitian's Corner: Antioxidants: Your personal super heroes Baxter Bulletin Your two main sources of antioxidants are food and those your body produces. High on the list of antioxidants to include in your diet would be beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene, selenium and vitamins A, C and E. You can source beta-carotene from orange ... and more »