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Folic Acid: Not Guilty
Large amounts of folic acid did not lead to higher risk of cancer in 13 trials
June 19, 2013Author: Bonnie Liebman in: Vitamin Supplements
Folic acid is a B vitamin that lowers the risk of spina bifida and other neural tube birth defects. But some scientists have worried that it might cause cancer at high doses. So researchers examined data from 13 trials on … [Read More]
Fooled by Fruit
Edy’s Outshine fruit bars are a calorie bargain, but still contain added sugars
June 18, 2013Author: Jayne Hurley in: Sugar in Food
“Refresh & Invigorate,” say the boxes of Edy’s new Outshine Fruit Bars. “Smart snack choices containing fruit and juice help you stay energized and vibrant.” Yes and no. Like most fruit bars, Outshines are “made with real fruit” and/or juice, … [Read More]
Drugs for High Blood Pressure
They haven't solved the problem
June 17, 2013Author: Bonnie Liebman in: Salt in Food
What if you get high blood pressure? Can’t you just take a drug to lower it? “You don’t want to wait until your blood pressure crosses that magic threshold of 140 over 90 because by that point you’ve already done … [Read More]
Eat Less Red Meat, Live Longer
Studies continue to link red meat with a shorter life
June 15, 2013Author: Bonnie Liebman in: How to Diet
In 2012, scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health published data on more than 120,000 participants in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study and the Nurses’ Health Study. After 28 years, those who ate the most red meat (roughly two … [Read More]
Caffeine in Chocolate
Consider the caffeine in the chocolate products you consume
June 14, 2013Author: David Schardt in: Caffeine in Food
People who consume caffeine regularly develop a dependence on it, so if they haven’t had some for a day or two, they may experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, like headaches, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. While the largest amounts of caffeine are … [Read More]
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