Saturday 10 January 2015

Foods to Boost Brain Power

brain drinks
Foods to Boost Brain Power
Who would have thought coffee, a glass of OJ, or even a piece of chocolate could improve your memory and concentration?
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Milk: Friend or Foe?    
A new study questions the health benefits of drinking milk. 
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Hungry No More
These 5 foods are healthy, satisfying, and help you feel full longer. 
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The Truth About Vitamins
Can the color of your urine show whether you’re getting enough? Test your knowledge. 
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Mexican Made Easy
A Food Network chef shares healthier takes on Mexican classics. 
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14 Grocery Shopping Myths Busted

Grocery shopping
Is fresh produce better for you than frozen? Are the middle aisles at the grocery store nothing but junk food? Get the facts.
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The Look-Younger Diet    
Eating the right mix of foods can help you fight the signs of aging. 
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Dodge Diet Pitfalls
8 ways to avoid them and set yourself up for weight loss success. 
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Bread Fact vs. Fiction
It's everywhere, it's everywhere. Can eating too much bread raise your blood pressure? 
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Diabetes-Friendly Meals
Check out the power breakfast, balanced dinner, and trimmed-down gumbo. 
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10 Ways to Eat Less

Woman eating

Weird but true: The color of your plate can affect how much you eat. Get other surprising strategies.
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Slow-Cooker Recipes    
Doesn’t a warm, hearty stew sound perfect for dinner tonight? 
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The Truth About Tea
Hot vs. cold, green vs. black -- what’s the healthiest way to drink tea? Get the facts. 
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Thanksgiving Sides
These seasonal sides are so good, they’ll outshine the turkey. 
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Foods for the Flu
These 10 foods won’t cure you, but they may make you feel better. 
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Best Foods for Your Mood

Best Foods for Your Mood
Best Foods for Your Mood
With the holidays fast approaching, now is the time to stock up on healthy foods to help you stay upbeat and energetic.
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Festive Desserts    
38 ideas for a perfectly sweet ending to your Thanksgiving meal. 
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Winter Warmers
Fill up and slim down with these healthy, hearty cold-weather soups. 
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15 Foods to Boost Immunity
Can you really fight off the flu by eating oysters? Get the scoop. 
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The Truth About Bread
Would you be healthier -- and thinner -- if you gave it up? 
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Cholesterol Shockers

Cholesterol Shockers
Cholesterol Shockers
From coffee to flour tortillas, these surprising foods can boost your "bad" cholesterol. Get tips to help make safer choices.
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5 Tools for Cooks    
These essentials make cooking at home easier, faster, and more fun. 
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What Are Super Foods?
Learn which fish, veggies, and grains are nutritional powerhouses. 
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3 Recipes for Wild Rice
This healthy, hearty grain is more versatile than you may think. 
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10 Ways to Eat Less
These tactics can help you tame cravings and keep portions sensible. 
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Surprising Foods That Help You Lose

Is it possible to indulge in stuff like steak, pasta, cheese, and chocolate truffles and still lose weight? Get answers.
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Living With a Nut Allergy    
Sneaky places nuts may be hiding, plus 4 tips to avoid them. 
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12 Healthiest Vegetables
All veggies are good for you -- but some pack more punch than others. 
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Aging and Weight
Is there anything you can do to boost a slowing metabolism? Test your smarts. 
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Dinner Made Easy
If you’ve got 30 minutes and a few basics, dinner can be a cinch. 
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10 Weird Facts About the Human Body

Human Body
10 Weird Facts About the Human Body
Can you really be born with a tail? Are men more likely to have a third nipple? And what's the deal with webbed toes? Get the facts about some of our oddest body parts.
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Bodily Fluids and Functions
The Scoop on Poop    
Everything you ever wanted to know about it, from shape to frequency to color. 
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What Snot Is Made Of
Ever wondered what that slimy substance is and why our bodies make it? 
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Why We Have Earwax
The No. 1 job of the yellow, gooey stuff is surprisingly simple. 
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The Truth About Blood
Which blood type mosquitoes like best and why vampires never existed. 
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Fast-Food Breakfasts: Best and Worst

The worst offender on our list has more than 1,000 calories and 56 grams of fat -- yikes! See which restaurant serves it.
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Power Veggies    
See which vegetables are the healthiest, and get tasty ways to eat them. 
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Flu-Fighting Foods
These foods aren’t a cure, but they can help you feel better faster. 
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The Truth About GMOs
Can you avoid genetically modified foods -- and do you really need to? 
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