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• April 22, 2013
  The Safety of Tarragon

  Long-standing concerns about certain isolated components of the spice tarragon have broadened into questions about the safety of even the leaves themselves.
• September 13, 2012
  Extra Virgin Olive Oil vs. Nuts

  The short-term effect of replacing refined olive oil with extra virgin olive oil, walnuts, or almonds on cardiovascular risk factors.
• August 22, 2012
  Testing the Dietary Compensation Theory

  An elegant study is presented testing the appetite-suppressing effects of walnuts.
• August 7, 2012
  The True Shelf-Life of Cooking Oils

  Cooking oil manufacturer "best-by" dates are put to the test by comparing the development of rancidity between almond oil, avocado oil, hazelnut oil, macadamia oil, grape seed oil, rice bran oil,..
• June 29, 2012
  Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Purple Potatoes

  Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties of white compared to yellow and purple potatoes. Purple potatoes may also help lower high blood pressure.
• August 24, 2011
  Calculate Your Healthy Eating Score

  Rate your diet on a scale of 0 to 100 using the phytochemical index and compare your score to the standard American diet.
• March 31, 2011
  Largest Study Ever

  The largest prospective nutrition study ever published suggests animal fat may play a role in the development of pancreatic cancer.
• March 16, 2011
  Deep Frying Toxins

  Volatile toxins created by deep frying may pose a respiratory risk.