On the go? The planet would be better off if you grabbed a piece of fruit that was wrapped in its own peel. But for some people, having to cut…
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So far, there isn’t much evidence from human studies that those chemicals matter. That’s what the Institute of Medicine found in its 2011 report, Breast Cancer and the Environment: A…
What are sugar substitutes? Sugar substitutes are sweet substances or products that have no calories or far fewer calories than regular sugar (sucrose). Some are artificial, and some are derived…
In the CaPSURE study, which tracked 1,560 men with prostate cancer for two years, cruciferous vegetables—like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, mustard greens, and swiss chard—stood out. [HD] “Men…
Too little calcium can weaken bones. But too much calcium could spell trouble for the prostate. Among 47,750 men in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, those who took more than…
Fruits & vegetables. “Several studies have reported that women who consume more fruits and vegetables, especially ones that are rich in carotenoids like beta-carotene, have a reduced risk of postmenopausal…
Food allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to certain proteins in food. Although more than 200 food ingredients can provoke an allergic reaction, the vast majority are caused by…