There are no single foods that by themselves can protect you against cancer. But there is evidence that the minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals found in plant foods could interact with each other to boost a person's individual cancer protection ability.
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Last week was spring break at the University of Idaho, so instead of heading down south for some sunshine and Vitamin D, I accepted an invitation to attend an international practicum on Nutrition and Cancer at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. I hope to share with you …
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The words "phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine" is on every food product containing aspartame as a sweetener. But have you ever stopped to wonder what it means and why it is included on the label?
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March is National Nutrition Month, and the American Dietetic Association reminds everyone that an easy way to focus on eating better is to start with the basics build your nutritional health from the ground up. To overhaul your diet, start slowly and provide a good foundation.
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Men think differently when it comes to nutrition. It’s not that they don’t care about nutrition, health or fitness, but “diet” tends to be one of those feminine words. This is why diet foods and beverages tend to be marketed to women, not men.
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