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Study finds Protein-Rich Breakfast Helps to Curb Appetite

Scarlett Blandon
New research presented at the Obesity Society's annual scientific meeting on Nov. 13, 2013 found that "eating a breakfast rich in protein significantly improves appetite...

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What Are GMOs and What's All The Fuss About?


Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), also called genetically engineered (GE) or genetically modified (GM) ingredients, describes ingredients that have been altered at the gene level. The...

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Heavy Metal Levels in Rice: Q & A


1. Have metal levels in rice always been an industry/consumer concern, or is this a relatively new concern stemming from the Monmouth study? Manufacturers following...

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11 Reasons Why Brown Rice is Considered a Superfood!

11 Reasons Why Brown Rice is Considered a Superfood!

Scarlett Blandon
According to World's Healthiest Foods website, here are some of the ways in which the nutrients supplied by brown rice can make an important difference...

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Diabetes 101: What to Eat and Why

Diabetes 101: What to Eat and Why

Ashan Kusalanka
Diabetes 101: What to Eat and Why If you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you are not alone. This diagnosis affects 8.3% of people...

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Autism & Nutrition: The Possible Connection

Ashan Kusalanka
Autism & Nutrition: The Possible Connection Autism is a collection of neurological disorders, characterized by abnormal behavioral and social patterns. While the criteria for an...

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Ask the Dietitian - Eating Raw Right


Ask the Dietitian - Eating Raw Right Q: What is a raw diet? A: While the answer to that may seem simple, "foods that are...

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What's "Hot" in Raw Connections

Scarlett Full
What's "Hot" In Raw Connections We're not recreating the wheel. We're displaying the wheels for you to test drive for yourself. Check out these featured...

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Exercise & Weight Management

Exercise & Weight Management

Scarlett Blandon
Exercise & Weight Management You don't need to go to the gym to do exercise. It can be done in the comfort of your home,...

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Satiety & Weight Management

Scarlett Blandon
What is satiety and how does it help manage your weight? Satiety is the state of being sated or full and many studies have indicated...

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Calories: the Energy of Life

Calories: the Energy of Life

Scarlett Blandon
A calorie is a unit of energy. Our bodies require a certain number of calories on a daily basis in order to perform normal daily...

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Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Affects an Estimated 6% of Population


Findings from a study in 2011 reveal that it is possible to be sensitive to gluten and not have Celiac Disease. While Celiac Disease (CD)...

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