Watermelon loaded with the cancer-fighting compound lycopene, is water dense, and low in calories. Don't put it in the fridge, however, unless you want to eat a watermelon, while cool and juicy, isn't living up to its potential. read more »
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Energy drinks claim to provide people with increased energy levels that will keep them active & alert. Energy drinks are sold in grocery stores, convenience stores, bars, clubs, and in some areas, even schools. Are energy drinks safe to drink? Most natural health professionals say no. read more »
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Are you feeling the summer heat? Feeling a little parched? Your body is probably calling out to you that you're dehydrated. Symptoms for dehydration can range from the mild to the severe- but none should be overlooked. Drink plenty of water, and gain hydration from fresh produce. read more »
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Vegetarians and vegans are often exposed to a plethora of soy products, ranging from tofu to "Tofurkey". Is soy too much of a good thing? What's the great debate about health benefits of soy? Many anti-soy researchers including Dr. Mercola, support the view that soy is not a magical health food. read more »
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Before you knock back another cold one, consider your waistline and check out these low-calorie alcoholic alternatives. read more »
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U.S. health officiaSls on Thursday dropped their warning against eating fresh tomatoes, as the toll in the ongoing salmonella outbreak reached 1,220 confirmed cases, with at least 242 people hospitalized. read more »
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HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Proper food storage and preparation are
important ways to prevent food-borne illness, as is keeping your kitchen
germ-free. read more »
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Have you been sold by all that healthy talk placed on the package of your favorite food? Just because it says Low-Fat, Sugar-Free or Low Sodium- doesn't mean all the other nutritional values add up. read more »
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Nutrition labels are on the package of every food you buy. But do you read them? Don't avoid reading them just because you might not understand- they're filled with important facts you should know. Let the DietsInReview.com Dietitian walk you through it. read more »
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HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 10 (HealthDay News) -- For years, scientists have
known that flavonoids, antioxidants found in foods as diverse as fruit,
vegetables, herbs, grains and chocolate, are heart-healthy. read more »
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Describes the snack sized packs of food and how they related to obesity. read more »
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Reuters - More than 1,000 people have been
sickened in an outbreak of Salmonella food poisoning and
federal officials said on Wednesday they now suspected several
causes, including jalapeno peppers. read more »
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Grocery shopping can be overwhelming if you don’t plan ahead and aren't aware of how to nutritiously shop. It’s recommended to shop the perimeter. Doing so increases your exposure to healthy food options and reduces the likelihood of buying and consuming processed, none healthy food items. read more »
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With the number of people sickened in the nationwide salmonella outbreak now standing at 869, with 107 hospitalizations, U.S. officials acknowledged Tuesday that they were no closer to identifying the source of the contaminant. read more »
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Do energy drinks provide more energy? To answer this question it is important to evaluate the ingredients in an energy drink. Here is an article that looks at that and the safety of using energy drinks for athletes. read more »
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