Diet & Nutrition

Magazine articles on dieting, the effects of diet on health, nutrition, and healthy foods.

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Science News October 12, 2002 Janet Raloff	FDA Launches Acrylamide Investigations Research efforts spawned by the discovery that acrylamide, a carcinogen, is formed in some foods like french fries and potato chips when they are cooked.
AskMen.com October 10, 2002 Sabrina Rogers	Portion Control: The Key To Weight Loss If you're wondering how you're supposed to eat decent amounts of food in a world of super and mega sizes, don't despair. Here are some visual aids and tips to help you control your portions at home and when dining out.
Science News October 5, 2002 John Pickrell	Iron Cooking Pots Help Combat Malnutrition A new study, which tested iron uptake from recipes including Chinese cabbage, adds to the evidence that iron cooking vessels may be a cheap and effective way to fight deficiency of the micronutrient in developing countries.
National Gardening Kathy Bond Borie	Broccoli to the Rescue for Stomach Ulcers New research suggests that in cases where the bacteria Helicobacter pylori is the cause of the ulcer, broccoli may be part of the cure.
National Gardening Elizabeth Hiser	Eat Well For good health, eat more fruits, vegetables, and grains, and don't rely on vitamin pills. Here's why.
Delicious Living October 2002 Rebecca Broida Gart	Coastal Cuisine Capturing the soul of the Mediterranean in your own kitchen is easier than you may think. The flavors might be complex and exotic, but the techniques are simple. And the results will fill your home with rich aromas and satisfy your appetite for fresh, healthy, low-fat foods.
AskMen.com September 12, 2002 Simon McNeil	11 Questions About Eating Right Here are some frequently asked questions followed by answers to help you debunk some health mysteries.
National Gardening Charlie Nardozzi	Berries Curb Cancer It's fresh berry season and now there's more reason than ever to keep the fruit bowl full. Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and muscadine grapes appear to have cancer-fighting potential.
Science News August 10, 2002 Janet Raloff	Diet Pills: It's Still Buyer Beware On the dangers and uncertainties associated with non-prescription diet pills
National Gardening Skip Richter	A Tomato a Day May Keep the Doctor Away Apart from being a rich source of vitamins A and C, folic acid, and potassium, tomatoes have an additional beneficial nutrient. The compound lycopene, present in tomatoes and some other fruits and vegetables, is a powerful antioxidant that may help prevent cancer and other serious diseases.
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