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Is Fruit Juice Good for You?

Is Fruit Juice Good for You?

Which is better, juicing or blending fruits? Which offers more benefits? Chewing a whole apple, apple sauce, or apple juice?  A study revealed that juices that had been prepared by blending whole fruits had stronger antioxidant activities and contained larger amounts...

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Amazing Health Benefits of Legumes

Amazing Health Benefits of Legumes

Do you need an inexpensive food staple that will lower your cholesterol, provide satiety, and improve your blood glucose levels? All bean varieties are rich in carbohydrates, resistant starches, potassium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron, magnesium, and B...

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True or False? Low Carb Diets Are Good for You!

True or False? Low Carb Diets Are Good for You!

You have seen it on Facebook postings, read it on the internet, heard it on the news: “Carbs are bad for you if you are trying to lose weight.” Pundits advocating a low-carbohydrate diet condemn the consumption of starches. They say that even whole grains sabotage...

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Cancer-Fighting Foods

Cancer-Fighting Foods

There are literally hundreds of anti-cancer compounds in whole plant foods. Other medical and surgical treatments can help fight and destroy cancer, but in this article we focus on nutrition as an adjunctive treatment. Colorful foods inhibit inflammation, a big...

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How to Go Plant-Based for Beginners

How to Go Plant-Based for Beginners

You might be concerned about high blood sugar or have a family history of cancer. Perhaps you're looking to reverse type 2 diabetes or coronary artery disease, or you believe that a plant-based diet is better for the environment and want to transition into a healthful...

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Consumption of Ultra Processed Foods and Cancer

Consumption of Ultra Processed Foods and Cancer

Liberal consumption of ultra-processed foods increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. How do they  affect one's cancer risk? Convenience and taste have made ultra processed foods (UPFs) a welcome part of the diet for many people. Ultra-processed...

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