standard American diet

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• January 19, 2012
  A Better Breakfast

  The antioxidant power of American breakfast fare is compared to a smoothie that contains berries, white tea leaves, and Indian gooseberry (amla) powder.
• January 18, 2012
  Antioxidants in a Pinch

  Some herbs and spices--including cinnamon, cloves, lemonbalm, marjoram, oregano, and peppermint--are so rich in antioxidants that just a small pinch can go a long way.
• October 26, 2011
  Dietary Guidelines: Just Say No

  What happens when the twin mandates of the USDA to both promote agribusiness and protect our nation's health come into conflict?
• October 19, 2011
  Nation’s Diet in Crisis

  Survey reveals the vast majority of Americans are not eating healthy even by U.S. dietary guideline standards.
• September 28, 2011
  Bowels of the Earth

  Which country has the largest (and smallest) average stool size.
• 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.
• August 22, 2011
  Antioxidant Content of 3,139 Foods

  In the most extensive study of its kind ever published, the amount of anti-aging anticancer antioxidants is measured across thousands of different foods.