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A group of German researchers recently concluded that apples and apple juice can help you avoid colon cancer. In your body, the fruit causes biological mechanisms to produce compounds that have anti-carcinogenic effects in your colon. The researchers published their findings a few months ago in the journal Nutrition. They believe that apple pectin (a [...]
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If you really think about it, how many servings of fruits and vegetables do you actually eat every day? Most recent recommendations say we should aim for about eight to nine servings each day. However, a recent study from Harvard University found that just five daily servings will help men and women reduce their risk [...]
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Purdue University research concluded that eating high-calorie nuts in moderation will not cause weight gain. Nuts have fiber that help your body avoid absorbing some fat. Self Magazine advises eating a quarter cup of nuts twice a week to keep your weight down. (Ref: Self Magazine, July 2008, p. 86) On this same topic, ChefMD® [...]
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ChefMD® wrote that pinto beans reduce cholesterol and are good for your heart. A new study from the Journal of Nutrition found that adults who eat at least one serving of pinto beans a day for three months achieved significant reductions in their cholesterol. The best news is that the majority of cholesterol reduced was [...]
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Women’s Health Magazine reports that fiber found in cereal, bread, and various grain products may reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. The study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that people who consume the most cereal fiber were 27% less likely to get diabetes than those who consumed the least. These findings [...]
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Men’s Fitness magazine featured sweet potatoes as their “fit food” for October 2007. The following list gives you six reasons why you should add sweet potatoes to your diet. Carotenoids – plant compounds help fight cell damage that happens in everyday life and during physical activities like a work out Vitamin E – prevents free [...]
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Women’s Health Magazine reports that a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that eating soy nuts may significantly reduce blood pressure. Lead author of the study, Francine Welty, M.D. said that the isoflavones in soy help relax muscles around your blood vessels so your blood can easily travel through. Soy nuts are [...]
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Self Magazine reports that researchers from the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland found eating about two cups of beans a weak may lower your risk of colon cancer by 65% over a four-year period. The polyphenols and fiber in beans may prevent harmful colon polyps from forming. Self recommends tossing black, navy, lima, and [...]
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Dr. Andrew Weil wrote an article for Natural Awakenings magazine called “Nutrition & Prostate Cancer: Top 10 Risk Reducers”. He said that men can significantly reduce their risk of prostate cancer by changing what they eat and drink. Dr. Weil’s top ten prostate cancer risk reducers are listed below. Cooked tomatoes – rich in lycopene [...]
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Cooking Light Magazine reports that researchers from the University of Leeds in England found that premenopausal women who eat 25-30 grams of fiber a day are 50% less likely to develop breast cancer than those who eat less fiber. The study tracked the eating habits of over 35,000 women for seven years. Lead researcher Janet [...]
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