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Mushrooms
Although often thought of as a vegetable and prepared like one, mushrooms are actually a fungus, a special type of living organism that has no roots, leaves, flowers or seeds....
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Pears
(Pyrus communis) Pears are members of the rose family and are related to the apple and the quince. Pears are juicy and sweet, with a soft, buttery yet somewhat grainy...
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Sleep Deprivation Undermines Weight Loss
If you’re cutting calories, exercising and still having a hard time losing weight then you may not be getting sufficient sleep, according to new research. Paradoxically, dieters who slept an...
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Vitamin E
(tocopherols and tocotrienols) Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that prevents the oxidation of fats in cellular membranes. Vitamin E is well-known for its benefit to cardiovascular health through its...
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Cranberry
(Vaccinium macrocarpon) An evergreen dwarf shrub that grows in acidic soil in the Northern Hemisphere, cranberries are related to bilberries, blueberries and huckleberries. Cranberries are one of a handful of...
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13 Reasons Why Women Should Lift Weights
For women who workout, most use cardio equipment or engage in some other type of aerobic activity. But, very few women lift weights. The reason? Women tend to associate strength...
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Getting Started With Weight Training
Given that our focus this month is on the benefits of weight training in women, it’s only natural that some of you may have questions about getting started. In our...
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Sweet Potatoes
(Ipomoea batatas) Sweet potatoes are members of the morning glory family. The name is misleading because sweet potatoes are not related to potatoes. Sweet potatoes are engorged storage roots whereas...
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Majority of Americans Don’t Exercise
Only 5.1 percent of Americans exercise vigorously on any given day, according to a new study published in the October issue of American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The American Time...
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Food Handling & Preparation at Home Often Inadequate
If home kitchens are any indication of safe food handling, most would not make the grade. According to an on-line food safety quiz developed by Los Angeles public health officials,...
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Nutrition Education in Medical Schools is Inadequate
The amount of nutrition education that medical students receive is adequate, according to a study published in the journal Academic Medicine. In 1985, the National Academy of Sciences issued...
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Drinking Water Before Meals Promotes Weight Loss
Drinking water to curb weight gain is a simple, yet effective appetite control method according to a recent clinical trial. “We are presenting results of the first randomized, controlled intervention...
