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African Mango: What to Know About Irvingia Gabonensis

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, discusses African mango supplements touted for weight loss and reducing belly fat.
The Dr. Oz Ultimate Diet: Review

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, reviews the Dr. Oz Ultimate Diet.
Juicing: How Healthy Is It?

Juicing is popular. But before you give it a whirl, you might want to know what it may -- and may not -- do for your health. What are the nutritional benefits and drawbacks? Can you juice for weight loss? What about food safety and claims about cleansing your system? Here's what you need to know. Je
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5 Things Your Parents Got Wrong About Food

Are you still following eating habits that your parents taught you decades ago? It's time to see if that advice stands up to the test of time -- or if some of the things your parents taught you about food are your family's diet myths. Diet myths are "handed down for generations," says Kathleen Fulle
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Antioxidants and Omega-3 Fats: Functional Foods to Boost Health

Looking for your meal ticket to health? You might be wise to go for some omega-3 fatty acids served up with a side of antioxidants. The good news is, it can be as tasty as it is healthy -- think grilled salmon and vegetables, drizzled with olive oil and accompanied by a nice glass of red wine. "Peo
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Nutrition and Healthy Foods During Cancer Treatment

When you're getting treatment for cancer, your body is under assault -- both from the cancer and the treatment itself. So it's more important than ever to make sure that you're getting the nutrition, vitamins, and minerals you need to stay strong. But sometimes during cancer treatment, eating anythi
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Healthy Eating When You're Sick

Healthy eating when you're sick is a challenge -- especially when you have a chronic illness like cancer, arthritis, or even depression. Diseases and their treatment can sap your appetite or leave you nauseated. Cancer fatigue might leave you too worn out to cook. Arthritis can make it a lot harder
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Eat This, Not That: Review

Loaded with calorie, fat, sugar, carbohydrate, and sodium counts designed to help you make smarter food choices, Eat This, Not That is a calorie-counter's dream.
Cravings: Why They Strike, How to Curb Them

Almost everyone has hankered after potato chips, ice cream, chocolate, or another beckoning treat. But why? And what do you do when a craving calls your name? Is it OK to give in once in a while? What if your cravings start to run amok and demand satisfaction every day? Take heart: You're not at the
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Medicinal Uses of Honey

Honey has a long medicinal history. The ancient Egyptians not only made offerings of honey to their gods, they also used it as an embalming fluid and a dressing for wounds. On that last point, at least, they were on to something. Today, many people swarm to honey for its antibacterial and anti-infla
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