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Diet and Alzheimer ’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a form of dementia that most commonly happens in elderly people. Dementia is a kind of disorder in the brain that has serious effects in the person’s ability to perform his normal activities. Studies have suggested that food may have a positive contribution in reducing the risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease.…
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Frozen Food and Nutrition
Frozen foods are food products that have been frozen at temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius and can be stored frozen for a minimum of six weeks and longer. Prior to being frozen, most of these foods have already been prepared and are ready-to-eat. It is said that it is not advisable to refreeze…
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Marinated Beef Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens
Ohio-based company Malcolm Meats has announced a recall for specific batches of its marinated beef. The products were recalled because of mislabeling. The recalled various marinated beefs total to 4,530 lbs. These products are said to contain soy and wheat in the marinade, which have not been declared as part of the ingredients. As soon…
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ALDI Store At Oak Park to be Bought By Park District
In Oak Park, Illinois, the Park District has announced its plans to purchase the building that was once occupied by an ALDI supermarket. The ALDI store is currently empty and has been that way since February of 2010. In a meeting held last July 21, Park District’s Board of Commissioners approved the contract to buy…
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Achieving good nutrition in the supermarket
A nutritious diet starts with choosing healthy ingredients, and the supermarket is the place where most of us get our food. Everything you need for balanced nutrition, from fresh fruit and veggies, to whole grains, lean protein and dairy can be found there. It’s just a matter of picking out the right mix for your…
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All About Chocolate
Defined, chocolate is ground cacao seeds that have been fermented, roasted and shelled, and which have been added with a flavoring agent or a sweetener. Chocolate is also the term for the beverage created by mixing milk or water with chocolate. Nutrition Content of Cocoa Beans and Chocolate Cocoa beans, what chocolate is made from,…
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Another Set of Farmer’s Market Coupons for Senior Citizens
In New Rochelle, farmer’s market coupons are being given away to qualified senior citizens of New York. These coupons can be claimed at the Hugh A. Doyle Senior Center. Senior citizens who want to save on their groceries must make sure that they are qualified to be given farmer’s market coupons. Requirements for eligibility include…
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How Do Resale Sites Work
Sites like Groupon and LivingSocial offer consumers deals that sometimes have expiration dates. According to statistics, about 20% of these deals are not used. It is a good thing that resale websites now exist to give consumers an opportunity to unburden themselves with unused coupons. Sites like LifeSta, DealsGoRound and CoupRecoup are just the perfect…
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