Carrots and Sweet Potatoes : Beta-Carotene Promoting Healthy Skin and Vision in the Classroom
Introduction Bright orange vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes are more than colorful lunchbox fillers — they are rich sources of beta-carotene, a plant provitamin A that the body converts into vitamin A. For school-age children and adolescents, adequate vitamin A availability supports vision (especially low-light vision), healthy skin and…
Pomegranate : The Jewel of Autumn for Promoting Heart and Immune Health
Introduction The pomegranate (Punica granatum)—with its ruby arils and autumn harvest—has been prized for centuries as both food and medicine. Today, modern science is uncovering how this seasonal fruit supports heart health and immune health through a rich combination of polyphenols, antioxidants, and micronutrients. This article explains the pomegranate’s nutritional…
Citrus Fruits : A Source of Vitamin C for Immunity and Energy in Unstable Weather
Introduction When the weather shifts quickly—cool mornings, warm afternoons, rainy spells—our bodies face repeated immune challenges. In these unstable weather periods, maintaining a resilient immune system and steady energy levels becomes essential. One of the simplest, most affordable strategies is to include more citrus fruits in your daily diet. Citrus…
Aloe Vera : A Medicinal Plant with Proven Healing Power
Introduction Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) is a succulent plant long prized for its medicinal, cosmetic, and nutritional properties. Native to arid and semi-arid regions and widely cultivated today across Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, India, and beyond, Aloe vera’s thick, gel-filled leaves contain dozens of bioactive compounds that modern science…