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Plant-based Atkins diet
February 2, 2012
Harvard study found that men and women eating low carb diets live significantly shorter lives, but what about the “eco-Atkins diet,” a plant-based low carbohydrate diet?
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Are avocados bad for you?
October 10, 2011
The insecticide and fungicide compound found naturally in avocadoes (persin) may damage the DNA of normal cells as well as cancer cells.
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Are avocados good for you?
October 7, 2011
Persin, a natural toxin found in avocados, appears so effective at killing breast cancer cells that it is being considered as a chemotherapy agent.
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Do doctors make the grade?
September 3, 2011
Doctors and other health professionals were put to the test for their nutrition knowledge regarding diet and heart disease.
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Forgo Fat-Free Dressings?
December 31, 2010
Fat is needed to maximize the absorption of certain important phytonutrients.
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil
September 8, 2010
Whole food sources of fat such as nuts, seeds, and avocadoes are likely superior.
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Good, Great, Bad, & Killer Fats
September 7, 2010
Avoiding trans fats doesn’t just mean staying away from junk food.
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Fecal Contamination of Sushi
August 25, 2010
The proportion of sushi that exceeds the national food standards guidelines for fecal bacteria levels.