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The importance of protein in the human body is undeniable. However, the idea of what makes a protein a "quality protein" has not been as easy to determine. A new study from the Jou[...]
Up to three quarters of elderly people in parts of India have vitamin C deficiency, a study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine found. Vitamin C is an essential[...]
Recalls of two iconic holiday foods on the night before Thanksgiving, the most feast-centric celebration of the year, are raising eyebrows about the way some companies notify consu[...]
The final results from the Food Labeling to Advance Better Education for Life (FLABEL) project, which provides the latest research on consumer behavior and nutrition labels, demons[...]
What you eat plays a critical role in determining whether or not you develop cancer, indicates a new report published in the journal Nature. Pancreatic cancer takes nearly 20 years[...]
Studies suggest vitamin D may go beyond its well-established role in bone health and reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and more.
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With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to send out those dinner invitations but what if you have guests with dietary restrictions? What can you serve, what's of[...]
Learn how to add fruits and vegetables to your diet by keeping them on hand for snacking and adding to meals with expert tips from a registered dietician in this free online health[...]
Bean salad is a great way to get the health benefits from beans. Beans are a good source of protein, they're full of fiber and are said to "pull" cholesterol out of your body.[...]