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12 Things the FDA Has Banned (for Good Reasons)

Most of us don’t like thinking about regulations. Why, aren’t they just rules that the government imposes on us, infringing on our rights? People might think that deregulation would give people the power to make decisions of their own, right? The problem isn’t the people, however. The real problem lies with bad actors that put …

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Which Foods Should You or Shouldn’t You Keep Past the Expiration Date?

It’s time to go grocery shopping but, what do you know, you still have some stuff left in the fridge. You’re probably thinking that you should start throwing some things out as they either just passed their expiration date or they’re very close. So, what do you do? Do you buy new, fresh groceries? Before …

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30 Foods Your Doctors Will Avoid – and You Should Too!

Most advice pertaining to health and nutrition is pretty broad. Don’t eat fatty foods, avoid having too much salt, home-cooked is better, so on and so forth. This is what doctors have been telling us for decades now, but it’s time to get into the nitty-gritty. If you talk to dietitians and nutritional professionals they …

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Do You Feel Bloated After a Meal? Here Are 13 Foods to Watch Out For!

Do you recognize that uneasy, swollen feeling in your stomach after every meal? Bloating is most commonly caused by gas, but other digestive issues could be the culprits behind this irritable disposition. As many as 16% to 30% of people experience bloating regularly, and though there are things you can do to tackle the issue …

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Did You Know These 6 Foods Could Make Your Cholesterol Levels Skyrocket?

If your cholesterol levels are high then you’re likely to suffer from a whole host of cardiac problems. The solution? Limit your cholesterol intake by cutting out certain foods from your diet. Some may be more damaging than others. Sure, in most cases it’s not easy to give up on our favorites, such as pizza. …

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Do You Have Diabetes? Avoid These 10 Foods at All Costs!

If you have diabetes, in many ways your diet is your medicine. As diabetes educators, we help patients understand what food and beverage choices are best to avoid. When foods are high in carbohydrates, fat and sodium, they increase your risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, weight gain, heart disease and uncontrolled sugar. As …

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6 of the Most Dangerous Foods in Your Fridge Right Now

We generally don’t think of snack time and mealtime as risky parts of our day, but there are plenty of foods out there we should be wary of. Unless you suffer from food allergies, you typically don’t think that your mealtime could turn deadly, right? It’s generally considered the least risky part of your day. …

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6 of the Most Vitamin C Rich Foods to Eat This Fall Season

During the warm, sunny summer months we don’t really think about our vitamin C intake as much as we do during other parts of the year. That’s partly because fruits are readily available, fresh, and just ripe for a number of colorful recipes from desserts to drinks to sweet breakfast meals. But as the colder …

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