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You Ask, I Answer: Urinary Tract Infections & Cranberry Juice
I was just told to drink cranberry juice to help treat a UTI. The nurse said the juice’s acidity [would help]. This confused me because I thought that food from the stomach is neutralized by a base...
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You Ask, I Answer: Slivered Almonds
Are slivered almonds as nutritious as whole almonds with the brown skin on them? – Gary Wington (Location withheld) Slivered almonds offer as much protein, manganese, selenium, fiber, and heart-healthy...
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You Ask, I Answer: Cocoa
I always buy Hershey’s Cocoa (natural unsweetened) in the 8 oz. container. When I asked my husband to get some more, he came home with a package that was more expensive looking and said on the front:...
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You Ask, I Answer: Tea & Coffee
I’ve read a lot about the supposed health benefits of tea (especially green) and coffee [in regards to] cancer, heart disease, and Parkinson’s disease [risk]. Any hard data on this? [If so, do the...
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You Ask, I Answer: Chocolate With Benefits
How much truth is there in the idea that chocolate can be a health food? If it’s true, does that mean I am getting some health benefits from any chocolate product? – Alice Costello (Location Withheld)...
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You Ask, I Answer: Cacao Nibs
What are cacao nibs? I saw them in a health food store and wasn’t sure what to make of them. They looked very decent, nutritionally speaking. – Corey Clark Via the blog Cacao nibs are small bits of...
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You Ask, I Answer: Is There A Difference Between Fruits and Vegetables?
I love to eat fruit. I would guess I eat six or seven pieces each day. I sometimes go for weeks without eating a single vegetable, but a lot of fruit. Is that healthy? My diet is otherwise varied...
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You Ask, I Answer: Why Isn’t a Multivitamin Enough?
This morning, my 13 year-old son asked me why I always want him to have a healthy breakfast. I explained that I wanted to make sure he got the vitamins and minerals his body needs. His response was:...
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You Ask, I Answer: More to Bananas than Potassium?
I don’t hear a lot about bananas, except that they are a good way to get potassium and B vitamins. You often write about phytonutrients and antioxidants in fruits. Do bananas have any? Also, why do...
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The Ultimate Olive Oil Guide
The various health benefits of extra virgin olive oil are no secret, but many Americans don’t know they are very likely purchasing ‘faux’ olive oil, or olive oil which offers very few of those...
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