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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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