Nutrition

You may come across sunflower oil among the vast display of cooking oils in the grocery store. If you're wondering whether or not sunflower oil is good for you, you're not alone. The oil certainly has ...

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When May rolls around, it's that time of year again. Those coiled tips of the ostrich fern, called fiddleheads, are finally available and ready to be consumed for their earthy, nutty flavor. Ferns and monilophytes (also ...

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Do you feel guilty after adding mayonnaise to your favorite sandwich or dip? If so, you're not alone. There's plenty of curiosity about whether or not mayonnaise nutrition is bad for health, but it's still the ...

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You don't have to be a perfectly healthy eater all the time to lose weight and improve your health in other ways. The slow carb diet is one example of a flexible eating plan that ...

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If you're an experienced baker or cook — especially if you like to make high-protein, meatless meals — chances are you've come across quark cheese. What is quark? It's a creamy, unaged cheese that's similar in ...

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What would happen if you combined a watermelon with a grape? Turns out, we already know — cucamelon. This tiny watermelon may be gaining recognition because of Instagram posts, but cucamelons offer much more than cute ...

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Ever wonder why drinking green tea and other teas has been linked to longevity— not to mention cognitive health, protection against cardiovascular disease and much more? One reason is because of EGCG, a type of ...

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Believe it or not, one of the oldest cures for malaria, a compound called quinine, is now found in a popular "mixer" used to make cocktails: tonic water. Before you get excited, here's some disappointing news: ...

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Wish that you could lose weight while still indulging in red wine, chocolate and other favorites? You're not alone, which is why a new diet claiming that this is possible, called the Sirtfood Diet, is ...

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If you've been diagnosed with lactose intolerance or you suspect you're dealing with this condition due to symptoms like bloating and gas after consuming dairy products, you may consider taking lactase pills. How does lactase work, ...

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