About a decade ago, a British study found that men who ate a diet high in beta carotene had about half the risk of cancer as men who ate almost no beta carotene. Another study found that a diet high in beta carotene made cigarette smokers less likely to develop lung cancer. If you're a smoker, don't be tempted to rush out and buy beta carotene supplements at a pharmacy or health food store. Supplements are poor substitutes for what you get naturally, along with other nutritious substances, in fruits and vegetables. In fact, at least two large studies found an increased risk of lung cancer among smokers who took supplements rather than getting their beta carotene from foods.
Good nutrition involves a variety of foods.
As Native Americans knew thousands of years ago, corn, beans, and squash work together, with a harmony that fosters good health. Make room for the Three Sisters in your diet, and they will take care of you. Highlights for Children, March, 1997. The building is being resealed to prevent water from seeping into the basement area that houses the University relations and academic publications offices. The academic publications office is located on the first floor of Coleman Pavilion.