Supplementing Vegetarian Diets
by Charles K. Rosenberg, C.N.
Health-conscious vegetarians understand that their diet choices provide substantial amounts of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals as well as low amounts of saturated fat. However, plant-based diets can also bring about deficiencies in four key nutrients.

Antiaging Products for Hair, Skin and Nails
by C. Leigh Broadhurst, Ph.D.
Many mainstream cosmetics contain synthetic chemicals that irritate the skin and cause premature aging. In contrast, natural beauty products that contain antioxidants, fruit acids and orthosilic acid may actually delay the effects of aging.

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