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Nutrition For Eye Health

Lifestyle and diet can influence course of macular degeneration

 

Study on Eye Health

 

Eating a diet high in vitamin D, as well as the nutrients betaine and methionine, might help reduce the risk of macular degeneration, according to new research conducted by Tufts Medical Center scientists.

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by Jonathan Galland

How To Enjoy Tomatoes

Here is a delicious recipe I wrote for The Fat Resistance Diet. It’s perfect for a summer weekend.

 

It brings together wonderful vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell pepper with fresh herbs and garlic.

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A-Peeling Health Benefits of Apples

Apple ingredient keeps muscles strong

 

In search of a way to prevent the muscle wasting that comes with illness and aging, researchers have landed a natural compound in apples that might just do the trick.

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Use Sunscreen to Prevent Melanoma

Summertime means that many people are spending more time in the sun and should be aware of how important it is to use sunscreen to protect their skin.

 

Sunscreen Use and Melanoma Studied

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Coffee Health Benefits for Alzheimer’s Disease

Discovering a way to prevent, delay or treat Alzheimer’s disease is a major area of medical research. And learning about the latest health benefits of coffee is a hot topic in nutrition.

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Olestra Alert - Fake Fat Could Make You Fat

Olestra Alert – Fake Fat Could Make You Fat

 

Next time you reach for a Pringles chip, skip the one with olestra.

 

What is Olestra?

 

Olestra is a synthetic fat substitute that has zero calories and passes through the body undigested.  Sounds like magic:  olestra in, olestra out, and no calories.

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