Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Nectarines are members of the stone fruit family, along with peaches, plums, and cherries. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, and ...

Beta-carotene is responsible for the intense warm hues of many fruits and vegetables. Think: carrots, sweet potatoes, mangoes ...

Monounsaturated fat-rich dressings, such as canola and olive oil-based dressings, promoted the equivalent carotenoid absorption at 3 grams of fat as it did 20 grams, suggesting that this lipid source ...

Cooking it dry with an oil helps you absorb the fat-soluble carotenoids, too. (Make the most of this superfood with these 11 recipes that'll make kale exciting again.) Purple Potatoes ...

Medically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RDMedically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Vitamin A is an umbrella term for a group of fat-soluble substances concentrated in plant and animal foods. In ...

The findings build on a 2004 Iowa State University study that determined carotenoids were more bioavailable ╨ absorbed by the intestines ╨ when paired with full-fat dressing as opposed to low ...

The subjects' blood levels of fat-soluble carotenoids were then tested, and the researchers found that dressings made from monounsaturated fat -rich dressings required the lowest amount of fat to ...

But wait, there's more: Carotenoids fall under a class of vitamins called fat soluble vitamins, as opposed to water soluble vitamins like Vitamin C and some types of Vitamin B.

When it comes to packing a nutritional punch, a colorful salad can't be beat. But the dressing you choose may be just as important as the vegetables for maximizing the body's intake of important ...

The findings build on a 2004 Iowa State University study that determined carotenoids were more bioavailable -- absorbed by the intestines -- when paired with full-fat dressing as opposed to low ...