Nutrients

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Smart Juicing

Trying to eat more veggies and fruits? Here’s what the experts say about the pros and…continued

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Umami: The Secret Flavor

Sweet, salty, sour and bitter. These are the four familiar tastes we’ve come to know…continued

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SuperGreens

Once a niche market for health fanatics, supergreens are gaining a wider audience.…continued

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Who’s Counting?

Managing your weight isn’t just about the number of calories you eat. It’s also —…continued

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Inside the Microwave

Microwave ovens are a marvel of modern engineering — but could they also be a menace to…continued

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The Secret Lives of Fruits and Veggies

Do you think of apples, peaches, cucumbers and red peppers as inert, lifeless objects?…continued

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The Vitamin D Debate

There’s been a lot of controversy lately about vitamin D recommendations. If you’re…continued

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Secret Ingredients

Most of the processed foods we eat are studded with mysterious additives. They extend…continued

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Shaking Out the Truth About Salt

We’re all being told to reduce our sodium intake. But some experts argue that we…continued

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Digesting the New USDA Dietary Guidelines

Every five years the government issues an updated version of its guidelines for…continued

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Upgrade Your Lunch

We gave three food-savvy nutritionists a challenge: Take three predictable lunches and…continued

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A Big Fat Mistake

New research has weakened the perceived link between saturated fat and heart disease.…continued

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Sugar Shock

The average American now consumes some 22 teaspoons of sugar a day. And our sweet tooth…continued

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Glutathione: The Great Protector

Find out why this little-known antioxidant is key to fighting toxicity and premature aging…continued

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3 Simple Shifts

Looking for low-effort ways to eat healthier These three small adjustments can make a…continued

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Eating by the Numbers

The new ANDI and NuVal food-rating systems strive to make healthy choices easier. But they…continued

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CoQ10: The Miracle Molecule

With an astonishing array of applications, CoQ10 offers something for virtually everyone -…continued

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Gluten: The Whole Story

Gluten troubles were once thought to be a problem primarily for those with celiac …continued

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Scary Food Science

How advanced food technologies mess with our minds and our metabolisms.…continued

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All About B Vitamins

The ultimate in well-connected catalysts, B vitamins work together to trigger critical…continued

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