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Foods High In Carotenoids:


               Carotenoids are found in orange, green and red vegetables, and they are what actually give
               them their bright colors:

                     Carrots
                     Pumpkins

                     Squash
                     Broccoli
                     Orange and yellow peppers
                     Sweet potatoes
                     Green leafy vegetables
                     Tomatoes

               Beta-carotene


               Beta-carotene, like all carotenoids, is an antioxidant. Our body do not need beta-carotene
               specifically, but, what it does need is vitamin A and that is what beta-carotene converts to in
               the body.

               Benefits Of Vitamin A:


                     Healthy Skin

                     Healthy mucus membranes
                     Boosts immunity

                     Facilitates eye health

               Foods High In Beta Carotene:


                     Apricots

                     Kale
                     Onions

                     Peas

                     Plums

                     Pumpkin
                     Spinach

                     Asparagus

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