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Dates on a plate

A date with dates

Have you ever wondered what the sweetest fruit in the world is? If you go by sugar content, you may be surprised to learn that it is the date. Dates have over 60% sugar content. However, in terms of taste, the Guinness Book of World Records lists the Philippine mango called Caraboa, as the sweetest...
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A drawing of a brain with a variety of food representing half of it.

Feed your brain

Have you ever walked into a room to get something but then forgot what it was you were going to get? Don't worry; it happens to all of us at some point. But keeping your brain fit is more than just doing crossword puzzles or word searches. There is increasing evidence that brain health is directly...
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girl sitting eating yogurt

Fuel up with foods

It's that time of year where we try to forget about all the high-calorie goodies we stuffed into our mouths during the holidays and start anew. It's the season of trying out new diets, some of which yield success on the scale but hunger pains in the stomach. Many try to drastically restrict...
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Woman drinking a bottle of water

The many faces of water

Water is pretty straightforward. That is until you realize that you can not only drink tap water, filtered water, spring water or natural mineral water, but you can also buy sparkling water, seltzer water, tonic water or club soda. Are you confused by the differences? You're not the only one!...
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A diet rich in protein

Protein is an important macronutrient for building up our bodies. While many people meet or even exceed their protein needs, some groups often fall short, such as adolescents (ages 9-18) and older adults (60+). Generally, people need around 5-7 oz. of protein per day. When most people think of...
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