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15 Delicacies That Might Kill You
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15 heart-stopping dishes -- not so much in the way of nagging, but rather as a form of public service. How many of them are among your favorites?
Recipes for Health - Quinoa: A Protein-Packed Alternative to Grains
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Quinoai (pronounced keh-NO-ah or, sometimes, KEEN-wah) is a relative newcomer to the American pantry. The tiny, ancient Peruvian seed, which has a mild, nutty flavor, is related to leafy green vegetables and is often used like a grain. Quinoa is as versatile as rice but it has a protein content that is superior to that of most grains, because it contains all the essential amino acids. Want to know more about this unique product? Read the article, share your thoughts.
The Importance of Antioxidants in Fruits & Vegetables
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Antioxidants are nature's way of fighting off potentially dangerous molecules in the body. What exactly are antioxidants and why do we need them?
The Birthplaces of 10 Great American Foods
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Mental_floss compiled a list of all the foods you love, and all the places you need to thank for them.
America's 12 Best Barbecue Joints
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Compare those succulent spareribs from Leon's in Chicago with the whole-hog barbecue in North Carolina's Skylight Inn, while planning a trip to Memphis for barbecue spaghetti. Here are our picks for some of the best, representing smoke-pit passions from coast to coast. It'll make you glad to be American...
Top 10 Food Sources for Iron
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The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for iron is 18 mg for adult women, and 8 mg for men. Here are the top 10 food sources of iron, according to the USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
America’s 10 Healthiest Supermarkets
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Let’s face it: Your weekly (or daily!) run to the grocery store is the foundation for your good health. So it’s thrilling news that the supermarket industry is on a health kick — these days you’ll likely find organic produce and “natural” packaged foods at almost any store. But which chains are outdoing themselves to deliver the freshest and healthiest food? And which provide the best tools to help you make smart choices?


















