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Artificial Sweeteners Harm Gut Microbes: FDA-Approved Ingredients Found Toxic to Digestive System

Dec 27, 2018 01:42PM

Israeli and Singapore researchers found six popular FDA-approved artificial sweeteners to be toxic to digestive gut microbes.

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Meatless Munchies: Vegan Beer Hall Highlights Plant-Based Food

Dec 27, 2018 01:41PM

A tavern in Quincy, Massachusetts is offering a plant-based menu for those who wish to munch on vegan foods while they sip on beer.

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Befriending Food: Embrace the Psychology of Eating

Dec 27, 2018 01:41PM ● By Marlaina Donato

The way we think about the food on our plate can impact our body’s ability to absorb nutrients from a meal.

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Secret Ingredients: New Film Shares Stories of Hope and Healing

Dec 27, 2018 01:41PM

A new documentary, Secret Ingredients, makes a compelling case for why organic foods may be the key to unlocking better health and reversing chronic illnesses.

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Dark Chocolate Proven Healthier than Ever: Improves Stress Levels, Inflammation, Mood and More

Nov 30, 2018 04:19PM

Chocolate with at last 70 percent cacao can reduce stress and inflammation and boost infection-fighting cells and creativity.

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Yams Protect Against Liver Damage: Health Benefits of Popular Holiday Dish

Nov 30, 2018 04:19PM

Certain compounds in wild yam root help protect liver cells against damage from free radicals.

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Alcohol Fallout: Beer and Wine Contaminated with Monsanto Poison

Nov 30, 2018 04:18PM

Virtually all beer and wine tested in two recent studies contained residues of glyphosate herbicides, which are neurotoxic, endocrine disruptive and damaging to the liver.

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Simple Sheet Pan Suppers: Family-Pleasing Holiday Meals

Nov 30, 2018 11:59AM ● By Judith Fertig

Preparing a meal for a hungry holiday crowd can be as simple as arranging protein and vegetables in a baking sheet, seasoning them and popping them in the oven.

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Raw Fruit and Veggies Key to Mental Health: Uncooked Produce Aids Psychological Well-Being

Oct 31, 2018 12:05PM

Eating raw fruit and vegetables correlated more with psychological well-being in young adults than eating canned, cooked or processed produce.

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Eating Well Protects Hearing: Nutrition Impacts Auditory Health

Oct 31, 2018 12:04PM

In a 22-year study of 33,000 women, Harvard researchers found that a healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by nearly a third.

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Pumpkin Compounds Inhibit Cancer Growth: Beneficial Nutrients Discovered

Oct 31, 2018 12:04PM

New studies from Italy and China confirm the ability of certain nutrients in pumpkins to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

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Eating Walnuts Boosts Gut Bacteria: Daily Handful Increases Health

Oct 31, 2018 12:04PM

A daily handful of walnuts aids gut bacteria linked to heart, metabolic and gastrointestinal health.

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Really Natural: Organic Labeling Evolves to Meet Challenges

Oct 31, 2018 12:04PM

An emerging standard in organic labeling will distinguish produce grown in hydroponic conditions from that grown in soil.

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Thanksgiving Desserts: Plant-Based Pies for Every Palate

Oct 31, 2018 12:03PM ● By Judith Fertig

Yum! Plant-based pies—think pumpkin, sweet potato, and chocolate—will please guests no matter what their dietary restrictions.

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Local Business Launches New Packaging

Oct 03, 2018 04:57PM

Greenwich-based Munk Pack has debuted new packaging for its plant-based Protein Cookie line. The redesigned packaging embraces the brand’s a...

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Party to Benefit Westport Farmers’ Market

Oct 03, 2018 04:53PM

The Westport Farmers’ Market (WFM) annual Fork it Over Party in the Parking Lot is back. The event will be held at Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens ...

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