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The Ocean is Hiding the Best Kept Nutrition Secret: Sea Vegetables

Just like their earthly cousins, sea vegetables can be a great source of nutrients and a fantastic part of a…
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Erythritol and the Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

As consumers become more interested in foods without added sugar, the number of products with artificial and alternative sweeteners has…
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Seeds Are the Nutritional Powerhouse Missing from Your Diet

Nuts and seeds. Nuts and seeds. They are often discussed for their nutritional value, but have you ever considered the…
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Go Nuts for Nuts: The Health Benefits of These Delicious Snacks

If you’re looking for a food that has a great balance of fat, protein, carbohydrates and fiber, you can’t do…
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3 Hot Food Trends: Are They Healthy?

Food fads come and go. Remember Atkins? Olestra? FroYo? Sun-dried tomatoes? Fondue? These popular meals, treats and restaurant trends make…
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The Very Best Foods to Keep Your Liver Happy

The great poet Maya Angelou once said, “Life loves the liver of it. You must live and life will be…
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Where Have the Trans Fats Gone and What Has Replaced Them?

If you’ve missed the news from recent years, partially hydrogenated fats are dead, and with them trans fats. Long live…
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Rice Can Be A Superfood If You Do It Right

When you think of nutritious food, rice may not be the first word that pops into your mind. This is…
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The Mysterious Compound You Need But May Not Have Enough Of

There is a compound found in nearly every part of your body that is necessary for energy production and you…