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26 May

Posted at 06:33h in Diet

Why you should look for colorful corn, arugula, green onions and more on your next trip to a farmer’s market: “If we want to get maximum health benefits from fruits and vegetables, we must choose the right varieties. Studies published within the past 15 years show...

25 May

Posted at 06:31h in Diet

USDA researchers recently published a study assessing the nutrition content of 25 commercially available microgreens, seedlings of vegetables and herbs that have gained popularity in upscale markets and restaurants. Just a few inches tall, they boast intense flavors and vivid colors, but what about their nutritional content?...

25 May

Posted at 06:29h in Diet

Less than 2% of Americans achieve even the recommended minimum adequate intake of potassium, due primarily to inadequate plant food intake. If you take any plant, burn it to ash, throw the ash in a pot of water, stir it around, skim it off and then...

10 May

Posted at 06:21h in Bone Health, Diet

Study assesses the relationship between prevalence of osteoporosis and proportion of daily protein intake: Kim J, Kim B, Lee H, Choi H, Won C. The relationship between prevalence of osteoporosis and proportion of daily protein intake. Korean J Fam Med. 2013;34(1):43-48.   “Higher animal protein levels are associated with...