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A very dry substitute *
All hail the flavonol, an antioxidant found in certain fruits, vegetables and -- hurrah again -- red wine.
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Apple skin chemical reduces colon cancer risk *
Research presented at the annual Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research conference in Seattle has shown that a chemical in apples prevents colon cancer in laboratory and animal studies.
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Blueberries and Health *
Blueberries rank as the highest anti-oxidant fruit! Here's the study that supports the claim...
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Carotenoids linked to lower rate of prostate cancer *
The dietary carotenoid lycopene, which gives tomatoes and watermelon their red colour, has been associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer in western countries where the nutrient is often consumed in tomato sauce, pizza and ketchup.
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CoEnzyme Q10 reduces oxidative damage to nerve cells *
CoEnzyme Q10 may have a potential benefit as a therapeutic intervention for neurodegenerative diseases.
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Cut salt, nutrition report says *
A long-awaited nutrition report suggests lowering the maximum amount of salt Americans should allow themselves each day, even though the average person already consumes far more than is recommended.
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Garber Gastronomic: Pycnogenol *
Is pycnogenol a "wonder supplement". . .?
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Garber Gastronomic: What's happening to our food? *
A report from the Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Las Vegas, July 2004.
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Lemon health tip *
Lemon is very effective for those who eat a high-fat/protein diet.
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Sauerkraut may bring more than Good Luck this New Year's Eve ****
Recent links to curing avian flu have made Sauerkraut a holiday best seller!
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Sticking to a healthy lifestyle *
NHL coach Ken Hitchcock once weighed 475 pounds. Now a strict regimen helps him take on a pressure-filled career.
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Three-bean salad with artichokes, anyone? *
Beans, artichokes and russet potatoes have more disease-fighting antioxidants than other vegetables, a new study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture has found. The study is being described as the most complete and accurate yet on antioxidants in foods.
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Vitamin C supplements linked to lower heart disease risk *
A recent study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that people who supplement with high doses of vitamin C could be reducing their risk of developing coronary heart disease.
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Vitamins E and C confirmed safe by leading experts *
Despite recent news reports about the safety of certain supplements, vitamins E and C have now been exonerated.
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Carrot, Avocado & Cream Facial Mask recipe ****
The beta-carotene, calcium, protein, Vitamin E and anti-oxidants in this facial mask promote healthy skin texture and help reduce signs of aging.
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High glycemic load increases stroke risk in overweight women *
A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology examined the association of dietary carbohydrate, glycemic index, and glycemic load with stroke risk among 78,779 U.S. women.
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How Shelagh got her groove back *
The veteran broadcaster used a very public break from her radio career to rediscover her private self. That introspective voice will join her when she returns to the airwaves this week, SARAH HAMPSON writes
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