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Hundreds of thousands of Americans are Salmonella poisoned by poultry every year, yet it remains legal to sell meat proven to be contaminated.

Raisins may be preferable to sports supplement jelly beans and commercial energy gels.

Despite the caloric density of both nuts and dried fruit, they do not appear to lead to the expected weight gain.

The average number of bowel movements a week is compared between those eating prunes, those taking a fiber supplement, and those eating a strictly plant-based diet.

A comparison of the cholesterol-lowering potential of four dried fruit—apples, dates, figs, and plums.

Rooibos (red) tea may reduce stress levels by suppressing adrenal gland function. Nettle tea is mineral rich but may have estrogenic side effects.

Hibiscus tea elevates the antioxidant level of one's bloodstream within an hour of consumption.

Plant-based diets in general and certain plant foods in particular may be used to successfully treat Parkinson's disease in part by boosting L-DOPA levels.

Low levels of neurotoxic chemicals in cheese may explain the connection between dairy product consumption and Parkinson's disease.

An independent review of the effects of açaí berries was recently published, including studies on immune function, arthritis, and metabolic parameters.