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Six Black Foods Found to Give Tremendous Benefits to Health
The benefits of leafy green vegetables for the body have long been proven and we’ve heard nothing but praise about what these vegetables can do for one’s health. However, it has also been found that dark colored fruits and vegetables can also do the body good. Black or dark colored fruits and vegetables have also…
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Possibly Lead to an Increased Risk for Prostate Cancer
A recent report revealed that the presence of increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the plasma can possibly lead to an increased chance of developing prostate cancer. Another study has also suggested that an increased level of trans-fatty acids (the unhealthy ones) in the blood lowers the risk of developing prostate cancer. Researchers who…
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A Product Recall on Rain Swiss Rolls Due to an Undeclared Allergen
S&M Enterprise (USA) announced a voluntary recall for its Rain Swiss Rolls product because of the presence of undeclared egg, which is considered to be a food allergen. The recall was announced April 20, after it was discovered on a routine sampling of the product. Laboratory Analysts of the State’s Department of Agriculture and Market…
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Ways to Minimize BPA Exposure
Bisphenol A, or BPA as it is commonly known, is ever-present in today’s society. It can be found in toys, vinyl goods, baby bottles, medical equipment and a lot of other everyday products. A recent study even showed that BPA is found in urine. The study showed that 92.6% of Americans have BPA in their…
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Daily Activities That Improve Health Condition
Despite the busyness of everyday life, it is always important to not disregard one’s health. Incorporating simple activities like stretching once in a while can be beneficial to the body in the long run. Always eat breakfast. Studies show that skipping the morning meal leads to obesity. Researchers have found that a regular morning diet…
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Some Benefits of Eating Legumes
A legume is defined as a plant specie that has pods that split when it becomes ripe. Common examples of legumes include beans, peanuts, soybeans, lentils and peas. Legumes are one of the kinds of foods that provide a number of benefits to the body. Legumes Prevent Cravings of Food Corn syrup, which is high…
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Why are Some Foods Called Comfort Foods
Comfort foods can be defined as food that has been cooked simply and brings a sense of contentment to the one who eats it. It can also be defined as any food that a person can associate with home or his childhood. Comfort foods are also those foods that are commonly eaten when a person…
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Ajinomoto Recalls Dumplings Due to Allergy Alert
Oregon-based Ajinomoto Frozen Foods issued a recall on 8.47-ounce trays of its vegetable-gyoza dumplings. The dumplings were recalled because of the presence of Pollock and shrimp that have not been declared in the product’s label. The recall was immediately initiated after it had been observed that seafood-gyoza dumplings were contained in trays labeled as vegetable-gyoza…
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