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By Sally Kuzemchak Americans have a love affair with snacking, as 78 percent of us snack daily. “The number of times we eat each day is far and away the largest cause of increased calorie intake,” says Barry Popkin, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition at the University of...
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Seeds are proof that Mother Nature works in remarkable ways. The bearers of life from the ground up, seeds contain all the makings for an entire plant. And in turn, these little powerhouses are packed with nutritional treasures. “As a group, seeds offer healthy doses...
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You already know that too much salt can raise the risk for cardiovascular disease through its effect of raising blood pressure. Unfortunately, many of our favorite foods – canned soups, rice mixes, pasta sauces – are loaded with salt, though low-sodium versions are...
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By Patrick J. Skerrett Partially hydrogenated oils, once a workhorse of the food industry, have gotten an official heave-ho from the U.S. food supply. In a long-awaited decision, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ruled June 16 that partially hydrogenated oils,...
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Mention organic food to shoppers and they often respond that it’s too expensive. For the most part, they’re right. A recent Consumer Reports study found that organic foods cost 47 percent more, on average, than conventional foods. As such, it’s not surprising that...
READ MOREFruits come in all shapes, sizes, colors, flavors and textures. While there are so many fruits you may be able to grow in your own backyard, such as apples, strawberries and grapes, more exotic varieties are becoming increasingly available. Let these three fruits –...
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