An egg a day keeps cancer at bay Jun 22, 2006
Eggs are rich in iodine, for making thyroid hormones, and phosphorus, essential for healthy bones and teeth. Girls who eat an egg a day in their teens may give themselves additional protection against breast cancer in later life. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
- Judith Bryans Jun 13, 2006
A 200ml glass of semi-skimmed milk will provide a woman aged 19-50 with 15% of her daily protein requirements, all of her vitamin B12 needs and 35% of her recommended calcium and phosphorus intake, to name but a few nutrients ... In addition, milk also contains magnesium and phosphorus, minerals which are important to bone growth and health. (Guardian Unlimited)
New Research Clarifies Roles Of Calcium, Vitamin D, And Protein In Bone Health, Fracture Risk Jun 6, 2006
Posted: June 5, 2006. New research shows calcium in food might do more to protect bones than supplemental calcium in pill form, according to results presented at the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis in Toronto, Canada. (Science Daily)
Study tracks river's decline May 26, 2006
There was a decline in such contaminants as phosphorus and fluoride, said Ralph Montgomery, lead scientist for the Post Buckley consulting firm ... The Peace is also naturally high in phosphorus ... But some past data shows phosphorus levels at near astronomical levels for unexplained reasons. (Charlotte Sun Herald)
Public invited to river study workshop May 22, 2006
In phosphate mining areas, water quality improved as phosphorus and fluoride levels declined since the 1960s, he said. However, the improvements came after the mines stopped discharging wastewater directly into the river, he said. (Charlotte Sun Herald)
Chiquita Was Right May 4, 2006
When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. (Ocnus.net)
Sludge Recycling Sends Antiseptic Soap Ingredient To Agriculture Apr 28, 2006
-- Eutrophication is the enrichment of an ecosystem with chemical nutrients, typically compounds containing nitrogen, phosphorus, or both. Eutrophication can be a natural process in lakes, occurring as. (Science Daily)
In praise of the persistent dandelion Apr 28, 2006
They also have high amounts of vitamins D, B complex, and C, and minerals such as iron, silicon, magnesium, sodium, potassium, zinc, manganese, copper, and phosphorus. According to the late natural food enthusiast Euell Gibbons, ancient doctors would save lives threatened by diseases we now know to be caused by vitamin deficiencies with a winter extract from dandelion roots and spring salads of greens. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
A chocolate milk designed for adults! Apr 25, 2006
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New Maps Provide Clues To The Historic Red Tide Outbreak Apr 19, 2006
Posted: April 18, 2006. Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have completed two extensive survey and mapping efforts to better understand why the 2005 New England red tide was so severe and to suggest what might lie ahead. (Science Daily)
Researchers Reveal Possibility Of Separating Anticancer Properties Of Vitamin D Mar 19, 2006
-- Vitamin D is a fat-soluble steroid hormone precursor that contributes to the maintenance of normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the bloodstream. Strictly speaking, it is not a vitamin since. (Science Daily)
Florida fruit trees stressed out from Wilma, experts don't expect bountiful crop Mar 10, 2006
Any general garden fertilizer is usually fine, but you might select a product low in phosphorus, the middle number in the analysis. Also, look for a slow-release fertilizer. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
It's Many Benefits Feb 22, 2006
5g protein, 60g carbohydrate, 32g fat and a whole host of minerals including potassium and some calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus, said Ms Samantha Thiessen, a nutrition consultant at Food and Nutrition Specialists. "Chocolate can be enjoyed in moderation as a part of a good and balanced diet," she said. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Ashes of loved ones foliate Scotland Jan 30, 2006
The key nutrients are nitrogen and phosphorus and potassium, [and] ash is full of phosphorus and calcium and other nutrients. "The instant you put that down on the ground," he said, "you are getting luxuriant growth of vegetation." The mountaineering council published its own suggestions to minimize the impact of leaving ashes on the mountains. (Washington Times)
Super NutrientsAre you getting what you need? Jan 9, 2006
Healthy bones require a mix of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. They also need adequate protein to form their basic framework, vitamin K to maintain structural proteins, and two other bone strengtheners that we're probably even shorter on than calcium: vitamin D (for calcium absorption) and exercise (to stimulate bone-building cells). (Newsweek)