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Does an Apple a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away? A Nutritionist Explains the Science Behind ‘Functional’ Foods
By Janet Colson Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Does an Apple a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away? A Nutritionist Explains the Science Behind ‘Functional’ Foods

We’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but how true is that? Apples are not high in vitamin A, nor are they beneficial for vision like carrots. They are not a great source of vitamin C and therefore don’t fight off colds as oranges do. However, apples contain various bioactive […]

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Nutritious Meal Replacement Smoothies
Medically Reviewed Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Nutritious Meal Replacement Smoothies

Meal replacement smoothies are a great solution for people who don’t like to eat first thing in the morning or simply don’t have time. Depending on the ingredients, they can also be super nutritious with lots of fruits and vegetables. Here are 10 amazing meal replacement smoothie recipes to try…

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How Unhealthy Is Red Meat? And How Beneficial Is It to Eat Vegetables? A New Rating System Could Help You Cut Through the Health Guidelines
By Aleksandr Aravkin, Christian Razo, and Jeffrey Stanaway Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

How Unhealthy Is Red Meat? And How Beneficial Is It to Eat Vegetables? A New Rating System Could Help You Cut Through the Health Guidelines

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea We developed a new method for assessing health risks that our research suggests should make it a lot easier for people to determine which health advice to follow – and which to ignore. The approach, recently published in the journal Nature […]

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