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The Gifts of Citrus: Colorful Good Health in Holiday Dishes

Nov 30, 2017 04:20PM ● By Judith Fertig

Oranges, limes, lemons and grapefruit boost our immune system, improve our cholesterol, and guard against cancer—and that’s just for starters.

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Not Your Grandma’s Stuffing: Healthy Twists on Old Favorites

Nov 01, 2017 04:57PM ● By Judith Fertig

The time-honored Thanksgiving dish is evolving to include healthy ingredients such as black rice, cauliflower, chestnuts and pecans, sometimes stuffed in an apple or squash.

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Onions Healthy for Heart and Kidneys: Reduces Risks of Disease

Oct 31, 2017 12:55PM

Using six years of data from 12,000 people, Iranian scientists found that regular eaters of garlic and onions lowered their cardiovascular disease risk by 64 percent and chronic kidney disease risk by 32 percent.

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Teetotalers Enjoy Less Heart Disease: Former and Occasional Drinkers Have Greater Risk

Oct 31, 2017 12:55PM

A Canadian meta-analysis of 45 studies found that former and occasional drinkers have a 45 percent greater risk of heart disease than non-drinkers.

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Cranberry Prebiotic Promotes Gut Health: Enhances Good Bacteria

Oct 31, 2017 12:55PM

The cell walls of cranberries contain a compound that acts as a prebiotic by feeding more nutrients to the “good bacteria” in our gut.

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Black Cumin Oil Helps Control Asthma: Improves Lung Function

Oct 31, 2017 12:55PM

Asthma patients given 500 milligrams of black cumin oil twice a day for four weeks had better functioning lungs and normalized levels of disease-fighting white blood cells.

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Wine Worry: Glyphosate Toxin Turns Up in Wines

Oct 31, 2017 12:55PM

Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide glyphosate, which harms both soil and human health, has been found in 10 of 10 California wines tested, including organic ones.

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Andrew Zimmern Co-Hosts Seventh Annual Babson Food Day

Oct 02, 2017 12:46AM

Join others in a celebration of young leaders of new, good food businesses as well as established and esteemed restaurateurs from around Boston on October 18.

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Resveratrol May Help Eye Health: Prevents Glaucoma, Cataracts and Macular Degeneration

Sep 29, 2017 07:19PM

Chinese researchers have determined that oral resveratrol passes through the brain to the eyes, where it may prevent vision degeneration.

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Banning Trans Fats Lowers Heart Attacks: Prohibiting Ingredient Protects Cardiac Health

Sep 29, 2017 07:19PM

Heart attack hospital admissions declined in New York counties that banned trans fat food in restaurants.

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