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Grapes
(Vitis vinifera) Grapes are round or oval berries that grow on woody vines in clusters ranging from about fifteen to nearly three hundred. Grapes feature semi-translucent juicy flesh encased in...
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Beets
(Beta vulgaris) The beet is perhaps best known for its numerous cultivated varieties. Most of us are familiar with the purple root vegetable known as the beetroot or garden beet....
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Moderate Drinking and Breast Cancer Risk
A 2011 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that even moderate alcohol consumption can lead to an increased risk of breast cancer. With so much...
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18 Tips for Healthy Skin at Any Age
With November marked as National Healthy Skin Month, now is a great time to learn more about the foods and nutrients that support healthy-looking skin at any age. Over the...
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Physically Active Women Reach Menopause Earlier
Women who exercise more frequently along with those who consume foods high in heart-healthy polyunsaturated fats may experience menopause earlier, suggests a new study published in the journal Menopause. Dr....
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Figs
(Ficus carica) Figs, which grow on the Ficus tree, are unique in that a hole or opening is made on tree stem to allow the fig to grow. Although a...
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Green Beans
(Phaseolus vulgaris) Green beans belong to the legume family. Other members include shell beans such as pinto beans, kidney beans, and black beans. All of these beans are referred to...
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ADA Survey Holds Mirror to our Health Habits
Somebody is watching what you eat, even when you’re not paying such close attention. The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has just released the results of its most recent public opinion...
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Physical Activity Helps Teens Quit Smoking
Teens who add physical exercise to a smoking cessation program have greater success in kicking the habit, a new report from Pediatrics suggests. Studies in adult smokers have found that...
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Supplements and Older Women: Helpful or Harmful?
A report released earlier this week in the Archives of Internal Medicine indicates that older women slightly increase their risk of dying by taking supplements like iron but slightly decrease...
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Copper
Copper is an essential trace mineral that is the third most abundant mineral in the body (after iron and zinc). Copper is found in skeletal muscle and skin but the...
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Healthy Eating Plate Counters Deficiencies in MyPlate
The Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Health Publications have revealed the Healthy Eating Plate, an improved version of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recently-released MyPlate food...
