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Mushrooms: A diet must-have
Picture of Health contributorEach week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post on healthful eating. This week, Mindy Athas, RD, CSO, LDN, writes about mushrooms. Low in calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium, yet rich in fiber, protein,...Tags: Potassium (dietary supplement), Hamburgers, Immune System, Hospitals and Clinics, Vitamin A
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Pomegranates: The crown jewel of fruits
Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post to The Baltimore Sun's health blog Picture of Health (baltimoresun.com/pictureofhealth). This week, Karen Kolowski weighs in on pomegranates.
The pomegranate...Tags: Potassium (dietary supplement), Blood, Medical Research, Hospitals and Clinics, High Blood Pressure
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Do stuffed peppers ring a bell?
Peppers are, arguably, among the easiest home garden crops to grow. Problem is, they take forever to do so. They usually don't come into their own until after the tomatoes are gone and the herbs are exhausted from the heat. So, herby, tomato-ey, peppery...Tags: Parmesan Cheese, Black Pepper, Sea Salt, Manufacturing and Engineering, Tomatoes
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With or without ginger, red heads can be more fun
Heartier dishes are called for as we ease into the chilly season. Ergo, we tend to plan side dishes, as well as meat preparations, designed to warm the family cockles. Root vegetables come to mind. But leafy vegetables can play a big part in menu planning...Tags: Mustard, Carrots, Cabbage, Wines, Lettuce
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Feeling fat? Blame all those potatoes
Almost anyone engaged in the battle of the bulging midsection knows that French fries are not their friends. But the real shocker in the study of long-term weight gain that came out of Harvard this week was that eating too many spuds of any kind —...Tags: Potassium (dietary supplement), Physical Conditions, Potatoes, Healthy Diet, Baked Potatoes
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'Whole food' supplements best choice?
Premium Health News ServiceQ. Are "whole food" supplements better than regular supplements? A. There's little argument that a healthy, well-rounded diet is superior to a poor diet with dietary supplements filling in the gaps. Regardless, the supplement industry is booming,...Tags: Iron (dietary supplement), Mineral Supplements, Health Treatments, Vitamin Therapy, Dietary Supplements
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EatingWell: Stay sharp with these anti-aging drinks
Premium Health News ServiceSadly, aging is inevitable. And there are many variables involved in how long you live. But you can also add years to your life by making smarter food choices. Help keep your mind razor-sharp and body finely honed with these anti-aging drinks: 1. Pink...Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Skin Cancer, High Blood Pressure, Inflammation, Heart Disease
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To get your antioxidants, you're going to have to eat them -- and not by swallowing supplements
Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, Pa.More than half of U.S. adults pop antioxidant vitamins and supplements -- $27 billion worth in 2011, according to a recent Consumer Reports study. Grocery and health food stores are filled with products promising better health by eliminating free...Tags: Vitamin B7, Healthy Diet, Health Treatments, Diets and Dieting, Vitamin Therapy
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EATINGWELL: Skinny guacamole
EntreeThis delicious guacamole recipe replaces half the amount of high-calorie avocado in a traditional guacamole recipe with a stealth low-calorie vegetable -- zucchini -- to cut 100 calories and 6 grams of fat so we can eat more guacamole with fewer calories....Tags: Potassium (dietary supplement), Nutrition, Onions, Healthy Diet, Cilantro
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Can foods keep you healthy?
It seems every time you turn on the news there's a new superfood — quinoa, pomegranate, acai berry and more. Walk down every grocery aisle and packages use words like "healthy" and "nutritious" to catch a shopper's attention. But can eating...Tags: American Heart Association, Drugs and Medicines, Healthy Diet, Alzheimer's Association, High Blood Pressure
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Wrigley's caffeine gum spurs FDA review
Tribune wire reportWilliam Wrigley Jr. Co.'s new Alert Energy Caffeine Gum has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to look into the potential impact that added caffeine may have on children. The FDA said it was taking a "fresh look" at the issue in response...Tags: Herbal Supplements, New Products, Food and Drug Administration, Dietary Supplements
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FDA looks at caffeine impact on kids after Wrigley gum
Reuters(Reuters) - Wrigley's new Alert Energy Caffeine Gum has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to look into the potential impact that added caffeine may have on children and adolescents. The FDA said on Monday it was taking a "fresh look" at...Tags: Mars, Inc., Herbal Supplements, New Products, Food and Drug Administration, Dietary Supplements
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