Articles for tag: Beta Carotene, Eye Health, Eyesight

Karla News

Will Carrots Help My Dogs Eyesight?

Remember when your mom used to tell you to eat your carrots, they were good for your eyes? I don’t know if moms really knew that or if it was a ploy to make us eat veggies we didn’t like. As an adult, I realize that carrots really do help your eye sight, but it’s ...

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Is Carrot Juice Healthy?

A glass of fresh squeezed, pure carrot juice has a deliciously sweet flavor that’s a treat for the taste buds. Pre-packaged carrot juice that’s sold at some health food stores can’t quite match the flavor of pure carrot juice made using a juicer at home. Some people shy away from drinking carrot juice because of ...

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What Makes Flamingos Pink?

The Pink Flamingo is somewhat of an American Icon, being famous as the model for a tacky, yet somewhat charming lawn ornament for several decades. Beyond this, they really are beautiful and fascinating birds – and chances are you don’t know what makes Flamingos pink. (Though the Subtitle “Are Flamingos Pink Because They Eat Shrimp?” ...

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Carrots for Dogs: The Benefits of Beta Carotene and Vitamin A

“Carrots are good for your eyes.” This is one of those old-fashioned health tips that can actually be backed up by modern science. Carrots do have high concentrations of vitamins that help maintain good eye health and vision. And increasingly, pet owners are starting to wonder if what’s good for people is also good for ...