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A University of Chicago study found that eating grapefruit could help you get more out of your prescriptions. There’s an enzyme in your liver and intestines called CYP3A that breaks down any drugs you ingest. The enzyme causes less of the medicine to survive your digestive process. But the study found that compounds in grapefruit [...]

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) reports that whole foods, not supplements, are most effective in lowering your risk of cancer. To come to this conclusion, the ACIR reviewed over 7,000 studies on diet, physical activity, weight, and cancer risk.
In about 50 separate supplement studies reviewed, some supplements provided cancer protection, some provided no [...]

A University of Washington at Seattle study found that the price of some fruits and vegetables has increased 20% in the past two years. If you’re looking to save a little money, try switching to some cheaper, frozen produce. Fruits and veggies in the freezer section are frozen within hours of being picked at [...]

The National Resources Defense Council has a great tool that allows you to select your state and time of year to find out what fresh foods are currently available. NRDC’s site says that the majority of produce grown in the U.S. is shipped for approximately 1,500 miles before it’s sold. Foods are often picked before [...]

Have you ever wondered if eating certain foods could actually boost your sex drive? Claims that foods like chocolate and avocados are potent aphrodisiacs date back to ancient Greek and Aztec civilizations. Throughout history aphrodisiacs have been sought out to increase sexual performance, sex drive, and fertility. But in the modern, scientific world is there [...]