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Benefits of greens. (updates).(Brief Article)
Imagine being able to alter your diet today to lower your risk of blindness later in life.
More than 14 million people across Canada and the United States show signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of irreversible blindness among North Americans aged 65 and older. Pigment in the macula--a small area at the back of the eyeball--seems to act as a blue-light filter to protect that region against oxidation by light.
In addition, this particular macular pigment can scavenge free radicals, the harmful ions that damage cells.
The pigments naturally found in the macula include lutein and zeaxanthin. And now, an exciting new study conducted by P. S. Bernstein, MD, and others at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City confirms earlier data indicating that the risk of AMD is reduced with a higher dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin. In persons who ...
- Flirting With Egg Yolks // Flavor Flows With Frugal Use of Fat
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times OLIVIA WU May 10, 1995 700+ words
You may have banished egg yolks from your life. Or maybe you cheat...giving you a recipe that relies on egg yolks. Two of them. Before you gasp...In the following recipe, I use egg yolks as a flavor enhancer. And the careful...
- Great Recipes for Egg Yolks, But Not for Cholesterol Watchers
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times Bev Bennett November 17, 1994 700+ words
...recipe for Estelle Baran that uses lots of egg yolks. It's a great cookie recipe. I have...temperature 3 1/4 cups sugar 15 large egg yolks 4 teaspoons vanilla extract 9 1/2 cups...sugar, then beat 5 minutes longer. Add egg yolks and vanilla; beat well. Beat in flour...
- Lutein and zeaxanthin.(Monograph)
- Magazine article from: Alternative Medicine Review June 1, 2005 700+ words
...vision and visual acuity. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the only...energy blue light. (1) Lutein is found in high amounts in...and others), corn, and egg yolks. (3) Zeaxanthin is the major...pivotal roles in ocular health, lutein and zeaxanthin are important...
- How lutein can help maintain skin health: this natural material adds strong...
- Magazine article from: Household & Personal Products Industry Roberts, Richard L. Maltby, Craig S. October 1, 2003 700+ words
...in the human health arena, lutein has quietly but firmly established...reported adverse effects. Lutein (pronounced LOO-teen...leafy vegetables as well as egg yolks, has been rigorously examined...evidence that consumption of lutein through foods, supplements...
- New Study Demonstrates Dietary Supplement Lutein Increases Skin Hydration,...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 12, 2006 700+ words
...and topical administration of lutein/zeaxanthin provided even...beneficial lipids by 64 percent. Lutein, a nutrient naturally found...well as broccoli, corn and egg yolks, is present in tissues in...entitled "Clinical Evidence for Lutein and Zeaxanthin in Skin Health...
- ALMONDS ADD FLAVOR Sinfully rich chocolate cake becomes more virtuous Using...
- Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel JEANNE JONES March 24, 1996 700+ words
...aside. In another large bowl, beat egg yolks at highest speed, gradually adding sugar...added fat by eliminating some of the egg yolks, and substituted a lesser amount of...aside. In another large bowl, beat egg yolks at highest speed, gradually adding sugar...
- CONCERN ABOUT EGG YOLKS Favorite poppy seed cake lightens up with half the fat
- Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel JEANNE JONES May 26, 1996 700+ words
...county fair. We love it; however, my husband needs to avoid egg yolks and I'm wondering if it would work with a lighter sour cream...light and fluffy. Add poppy seed filling and beat. Beat in egg yolks, 1 at a time. Add vanilla and sour cream; blend. Sift together...
- More Good News for Patients With Macular Degeneration; Lutein Information...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire October 12, 2001 700+ words
...present in the retina of healthy eyes. Lutein is an abundant carotenoid found in many...and kale contain the highest levels of lutein, but it is also present in such foods as corn and egg yolks. The Lutein Information Bureau (www.luteininfo...