Using the Produce Aisle to Boost Immune Function
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Friday Favorites: Are Banana Smoothies Blocking Polyphenol Absorption? Banana vs. Mango Explained
An enzyme in bananas can destroy some of the phytonutrients in berries and cocoa, but there is a way to reduce the effect. How can we mediate the phytonutrient-destroying enzyme in avocados, bananas, and mushrooms?
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When Drugs and Diets Don’t Lower Diabetes Deaths
Why do some drug-based strategies shorten the lives of diabetics and some diet-based strategies fail...
Preventing Skin Cancer from the Inside Out
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Protein Source: An Acid Test for Kidney Function
Dietary Acid Load is determined by the balance of acid-inducing food, such as meats, eggs,...
Fennel Seeds for Menstrual Cramps and PMS
Fennel seeds can work as effectively as drugs like ibuprofen for painful periods, and an...
Antibacterial Toothpaste: Harmful, Helpful, or Harmless?
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Omega 3s and the Eskimo Fish Tale
The concept that heart disease was rare among the Eskimos appears to be a myth.
The Evidence That Salt Raises Blood Pressure
Rather than reformulate their products with less sodium and save lives, food manufacturers have lobbied...
