I'm not much of a meat eater, and I try to avoid processed meats. But now and then I'll order a steak for dinner or grab a hot dog for my kids. I definitely enjoy barbeque in the summer. I'm in good company. In fact, Americans eat more red meat than most, with a reported average of 36 ounces per week. But while a modest amount... Read more
Vegetable nutrients are said to have a number of beneficial properties-antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and anti-carcinogenic-but research backing the anti-carcinogenic properties of vegetables has been conflicting, particularly in the matter of breast cancer. Last week in the news, we heard the results of a new study... Read more
For the past decade we've heard all about the amazing benefits of antioxidants; as a result many of us try to incorporate into our diets the recommended deeply colored fruits and vegetables chocked full of anti-aging, heart-healthy, and life-prolonging metabolites. But recently, the all-healing properties of antioxidants are in question, and... Read more
Shen Nung, the second emperor of China, is said to have discovered tea as early as 2737 BC when tea leaves blew into his cup of hot water. Over three thousand years later, during the Tang Dynasty in China, tea culture flourished and tea entered people's daily lives as a major commodity. Since then tea has served as a social outlet, a symbol of... Read more
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