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Low Sodium and Salt-Free Diets: A Guide To Such Diets Keeping In Mind The Pros And Cons

By: Keerti Mallela

Composition and Health Benefits of Mushrooms: A Rich Source of Nutrients with Medicinal Properties

By: Nita Mukherjee

Health Food Impostors: Are Fruit Bars, Non-Fat Salad Dressing and Diet Soda Nutritious?

By: Cheryn Tan

Top Five Food Sources of Antioxidants: USDA's ORAC System Ranks Antioxidant Values in Foods

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

Mushrooms are Good for You: Reasons to Make them Part of a Healthy Diet

By: Farai Muchemwa

Prebiotic and Probiotic Foods: Food That Increases Beneficial Bacteria in the Body

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Murray

The Breakfast Cereal Scam: Yale Study Finds the Least Healthy Cereal is Most Marketed to Kids

By: Feature Writer Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Composition and Health Benefits of Olive Oil: The Healthy Oil with Preventive Properties

By: Nita Mukherjee

Including Fats in a Healthy Diet: Saturated Fats are an Essential Part of Nutrition

By: Rosalind Brenner

Is Pasteurised Milk Healthier than Raw Milk? The Safety and Effects of Pasteurisation on Milk

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

What's Wrong With Drinking Soda? A Compelling Argument for Finding a Healthy Alternative

By: Daniel Sanelli

Black Tea Health Benefits: Antioxidants Protect Our Bodies, Including Heart and Teeth

By: Peggy Williams

Soup Cure for Winter Flu: How to Pass a Healthy Winter

By: Isin Tuzcular

The Dangers of Aspartame: The Killer Sweetener?

By: Ben Murray

Myths About Chocolate Debunked: The Cocoa Confection Has Gotten a Bad Reputation Over the Years

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Health Benefits of Walnuts: A Popular Nut Rich in Essential Nutrients and Healthy Fats

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Murray

Why Organic? What makes organic products so good?

By: Maryrose Roque

Acai Berry Information: The History and Legend of the Acai Berry

By: Jeremy Glennon

What are Preservatives? A Food Ingredient You Consume More Often Than You May Think

By: Ripa Ajmera

Composition and Health Benefits of the Cucumber: A Cooling Vegetable with Multiple Functions

By: Nita Mukherjee

Whole Grain Health Benefits: Cereal Grains Aid Weight Loss and Protect Against Disease

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

The Dangers of Soy: Why Soy is Thought to be Bad for your Health

By: Ripa Ajmera

Dangers of Partially Hydrogenated Oils: Avoiding Trans Fats

By: Alice Luxton

Health Benefits of Cherries: A Natural Anti-Inflammatory Rich in Vitamins and Minerals

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Murray

Composition and Health Benefits of Figs: A Natural Source of Minerals and Nutrients with Many Uses

By: Nita Mukherjee

How to Eat Organic Food on a Budget: Low-Cost Ideas on Eating Organically

By: Jo Romero

All About Raspberries: History, Health Benefits, and Other Facts of a Unique Bramble Fruit

By: Susie Yakowicz

Food for Appearance: Which Foods Have a Direct Impact on Your Looks?

By: Ankie Renique

Caffeine can be Harmful: When does too much coffee or tea become unhealthy?

By: Ankie Renique

Go Fibre for Health: High-Fibre Diets May Help Prevent Many Common Serious Diseases

By: Ankie Renique

Digestive Tract Cleanse with Wholegrains: Fight Coelic, Irritable Bowel, Diverticulosis and Colon Cancer

By: Fiona Wilkinson

Brazil Nuts Health Benefits: Heart Disease and Cancer Protection, Antioxidant, High in Selenium,

By: Fiona Wilkinson

Wonder Drinks: Promising Energy, Pep, Anti-Aging, Beauty and Intelligence

By: Ruth Winter

A Ranking of Antioxidant Values of Foods: Research Shows Antioxidant Concentrations Are Surprisingly Varied

By: George Daleiden

Fortifying the Adrenal Glands with Herbs: Feeding the Endrocrine System with the Nutrients They Require

By: Michele Kadison

Health Advantages of Organic Produce: Nutritional Facts of Natural Fruits and Vegetables

By: Devon Bruce

The Color Blue: Making Blue Foods Fit

By: Melinda Lund

Review of Not on the Label by Felicity Lawrence: The Truth about What May be Hiding in Our Food

By: Jo Romero

Deciphering Consumer Food Label Information: Locating Good/Bad Ingredients, Additives, Preservatives & Allergens

By: Marie Thomas

The Amazing Health Benefits of Coffee: Can a Cup of Java Boost the Immune System?

By: Krista Tannahill

Broccoli Sprouts Good Source of Antioxidants: Sulforaphane from Broccoli Protects Cells Against Free Radicals

By: Sue Cartledge

The Color Orange: October brings a sea of orange things...including food!

By: Melinda Lund

Why Do We Need Sugar? How the Discovery of a Giant Grass Gave us our Sweet Tooth

By: Allan Johnson

Health Benefits of Pumpkin: Nutrient-Rich Fruit with Anti-Aging and Disease-Fighting Properties

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Murray

Five Hidden Sources of Hydrogenated & Trans Fat: Hidden Partially Hydrogenated Oils and Trans Fats

By: Alice Luxton

Four Surprisingly Healthy Antioxidant Drinks: The Health Benefits of Cocoa, Tea, Red Wine and Coffee

By: Krista Tannahill

High Fructose Corn Syrup is Highly Unhealthy: Review of Modified Sweetener Reveals Dangers of Fructose Consumption

By: Rasham Nassar

Sugar Substitutes Overview: Sweetener Choices for Diabetics, Dieters, and More

By: Genevieve Kiger

Wild Rice Facts: Uncovering the Truth About This Unique Pseudograin

By: Susie Yakowicz

Rice - an Essential Food: The Staple Crop for Most of the World

By: Allan Johnson

The Essence of Almonds: A Delicious Snack with a Bitter Sweet Background

By: Allan Johnson

Health Benefits of Garlic: A Common Superfood

By: Devon Bruce

Super Soya Beans: These Versatile Legumes are Full of Protein, Fat and Fibre!

By: Allan Johnson

Fruits with the Most Antioxidants: Examine the Benefits of Blueberries, the Acai, and Cranberries

By: Jeremy Perkins

Practical Uses for Fresh Lemon Juice: There are more to this citrus fruit than Vitamin C

By: Joni Chng

Low-Carb Eating Provides the Fastest Weight Loss: Reducing Carbohydrate Intake Helps Dieters Lose Weight Now

By: Feature Writer Victoria Nicks

Chocolate Could Protect Against Heart Attacks: Antioxidants in Chocolate Provide a Cardio-protective Effect

By: Sue Cartledge

The Health Benefits of Popcorn: A Tasty Snack That's Actually Good for You

By: Kristie Leong

The Importance of Drinking Water: Multiple Health Benefits of Water

By: Nita Mukherjee

How to Buy Flaxseed: Choose the Form That Fits Your Lifestyle

By: Susie Yakowicz

Drinking Distilled Water: The Facts, Benefits, and Concerns

By: Kristeen Mandak

Benefits of Pomegranates: Improving Health By Eating Pomegranates

By: Ashley Anderson

Hemp Seed Uses and Benefits: Complete Protein and Essential Fatty Acids in a Superfood

By: Mary Earhart

Concerns About High Fructose Corn Syrup: A Popular and Widely-Used Sweetener Might Cause Health Problems

By: Feature Writer Lori Nash

What Foods can be Frozen? How to Keep Food Safely and Properly in the Freezer

By: Jane Lapon

Nutrition Facts on Food Package Labels: Ingredient Lists, Nutrition Labels & Food Regulations

By: Bev Yaworski

Organic Food Defined: What Does It Take to Call a Food Organic

By: Doug Jefferys

Benefits of Eating Guava: Learn About This Nutritionally Rich Food

By: Priya Ravindran

Food Safety at Home for Organic Grown Products: Healthy Eating Demands Safe Handling of All Foods by Consumers

By: Feature Writer Mary King

Deconstructing the Standard American Diet: A Review of In Defense of Food, by Michael Pollan

By: Sarah Zahn

Why Omega 3 is in Short Supply in Today's Diet: Modern Processing and Industrial Farms Cause Depletion

By: Peggy Williams

Contents and Health Benefits of Oats: A Rich Source of Fiber with Many Uses

By: Nita Mukherjee

Nutritional Benefits of Sweet Potatoes: Vegetable Rich in Antioxidants, Essential Minerals and Fiber

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Murray

Asparagus Cures Cancer and Hangovers: Asparagus Health Benefits

By: Kathy Jackson

Healthy Oranges: A Fruit Full of Vitamin C

By: Allan Johnson

Eating "Green" Fruits and Vegetables on a Budget: What Should be on your "Green" Grocery List?

By: Tiff Coe

High Fibre Low Fat Everyday Bowel Cake Recipe: How to Avoid Constipation - Make a Quick & Healthy Lunch Box Snack

By: Sharon Ketelaar

Vegetarian Children: Raising Healthy Kids on a Vegetarian Diet

By: Ryann Salik

Foods Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Dietary Sources of Essential Fats EPA, DHA and ALA

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Murray

Dark Green Vegetables Help Prevent Osteoporosis: Reduce the Risk of Bone Loss by Eating Chlorophyll-Rich Produce

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Using Natural Sugar Substitutes: Diabetic Desserts - Recipes to Avoid High Blood Sugar

By: Feature Writer Victoria Nicks

Vitamin E and Health: Are Additional Supplements Really Necessary?

By: Nicole Lassahn

Tomato Food Facts: Tomatoes as Natural Cures and Remedies

By: Heather Schulte

Composition, Benefits and Uses of the Papaya: A Rich Source of Antioxidants, Beta-carotene and Papain

By: Nita Mukherjee

Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk of Diabetes: Study Shows Mediterranean-style Diet can Protect against Diabetes

By: Sue Cartledge

Caffeine, Neurotransmitters, and Your Health: How Caffeine Affects Your Brain Chemistry and Well-Being

By: Nicole Lassahn

Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Omega 6 Fatty Acids: What are the Health Differences Between These Unsaturated Fats?

By: Feature Writer James Clausen

How Eating Fish Can Ease Depression: Why We Need to Eat More Oily Fish

By: Jo Romero

Health Benefits of Chocolate: How to eat really good chocolate

By: Cheryl Heppard

Opposition to Genetically Modified Organisms: Why Some Say GMOs are a Bad Idea

By: Nicole Lassahn

Asparagus Could be New Hangover Cure - Study: Chemicals in Asparagus Help Liver Deal with Alcohol Toxins

By: Sue Cartledge

Diabetic Benefits of Black Tea - Study: Tea Polysaccharides Help Control Blood Glucose Levels

By: Sue Cartledge

Acai Berry Benefits: The "Miracle Purple Berry" from the Amazon Rainforest

By: Clark Sarullo

Noni Plant Benefits: Is Noni Juice Good for Healthy Living?

By: Clark Sarullo

Composition and Health Benefits of the Avocado: A Nutritious Fruit with Culinary and Cosmetic Uses

By: Nita Mukherjee

Health Benefits of Oats: Nutritional Benefit of Eating This Popular Cereal Grain

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Murray

Health Benefits of Herbal Supplements: Prevent Illness With Natural Remedies

By: Tanya Martinenko

Super Food Facts: The Benefits and Advantages of Certain Nutrient Packed Foods

By: Elvira Nieto

The Therapeutic Properties of Garlic: Using Garlic to prevent Heart Disease & Cancer

By: Nick Wilkinson

As Sweet as Peas in a Pod: Fresh or Frozen - Take Your Pick of the Healthy Harvest

By: Allan Johnson

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