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Enduring Questions: Is Chocolate Good For You?
By Amby Burfoot on 14/05/2007 12:17:13
Chocoholics rejoice - there's increasing evidence that a little of the brown stuff does more good than harm
-sponsored chocolate research may help unlock the phytochemical secrets behind, say, blueberries and red peppers. After all, blueberries don’t have a multibillion-dollar lobby. "Fruits and vegetables are all good for you," he says, "but some are better than others
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In With The New: Five Running Superfoods
By Matthew G. Kadey on 07/07/2009 11:13:26
Boost nutrients and flavour with these easy substitutes for your favourite foods
buckwheat, soba has just as many carbs as pasta, plus the phytochemical rutin. Studies show that rutin may halt the expansion of body-fat cells and lower blood-fat levels. And a 2003 Canadian study reported that buckwheat extract may have a role in treating
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Easy Upgrades
By Matthew Kadey on 28/06/2010 14:11:03
Pack even more nutrition into already healthy meals by adding one of these ten simple extra ingredients
within three to six days.Boost riceAdd turmericThis spice gets its yellow hue from curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory phytochemical. Studies show that this compound helps to maintain mental health and may reduce the risk of cancer and diabetes. What
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Food Groups: The Basics
By Liz Applegate on 05/06/2002 20:38:34
Especially for runners: the foods groups you need, and how much you need of them
of antioxidants and other phytochemicals. Fruit juice counts, but youll get more cholesterol-lowering fiber and other nutrients from whole fruits. Amount needed: Three to five servings daily. At least half of them should be antioxidant powerhouses such as mango
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Best Healthy-Eating Plan (Preview)
By Liz Applegate on 07/01/2008 09:47:09
A healthy, whole-foods eating plan (Non-subscriber preview)
intactLose the peeler. The outer skins of plants protect them from UV light, parasites and other invaders. As a result, those skins are bursting with a wide range of phytochemicals that also protect your health. Grape skins, for example, are high
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Amazing Graze
By Beth Moxey Eck on 05/08/2002 19:35:45
Presenting the 21 best snacks for runners - low-fat, packed with energy and great to eat
supplies energy from the carb-rich base, protein and bone-strengthening calcium from the cheese and a range of vitamins and phytochemicals from the vegetables. When they’re good: Eat a slice after running, or as an afternoon snack to keep you energised
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The Making Of A Healthy Diet
By Liz Applegate on 28/09/2005 17:01:03
Fuel your performance with these five healthy eating plans
packed with an array of chemical compounds called phytochemicals, which ward off carcinogens, help keep cholesterol from damaging artery walls, and fend off age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s. For runners, eating more fruit and veg means you’ll take
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Burning Desire
By Dave Kuehls on 26/05/2004 11:20:48
One of the best ways to lose a few pounds is to rev up your metabolism and burn more calories - even when you sleep. Here are 14 easy ways to do it
phytochemical called ECGC that researchers say can boost your basal metabolism. In fact, the action of ECGC seems to work best when it’s in brewed green tea, not in pill form.Watch The AlcoholAlcohol dehydrates you, which slows down your thermic metabolism
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Best Healthy-Eating Plan
By Liz Applegate on 07/01/2008 08:43:38
A healthy, whole-foods eating plan in six courses
protect them from UV light, parasites and other invaders. As a result, those skins are bursting with a wide range of phytochemicals that also protect your health. Grape skins, for example, are high in resveratrol, and onion skins contain quercetin, both
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