Karen Collins
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Understanding tuna labels - and why it mattersNov 04, 2021 1:25 pm - Q. What's the difference between albacore, white and light tuna? A. "White" tuna is albacore tuna. It has a milder flavor and whiter flesh than the product label...
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Heart burn by any other name still burnsNov 04, 2021 12:44 pm - Q. What's the difference between heartburn, acid reflux and GERD? A. Heartburn is just another word for acid reflux. It refers to a burning sensation in the ches...
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Not all dairy products rich in vitamin DNov 04, 2021 10:56 am - Q. I've noticed that milk is cited as a primary source of vitamin D. Is this true of other dairy products, too? A. Food sources that naturally supply vitamin D - a vitam...
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AGEs slowly build up in body as we ageNov 04, 2021 9:03 am - Q. What are AGEs and how do they affect cancer risk? A. AGEs, or Advanced Glycation Endproducts, are sugar-derived compounds that have been linked to inflammation, heart...
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Know your mold -- distinguish between good and badNov 04, 2021 12:09 am - Q. Is it true that moldy food can cause cancer? A. Moldy food only causes cancer when it's the type of mold that produces aflatoxins, which are known carcinogens...
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Fennel a great source of vitamins, antioxidantsNov 03, 2021 11:09 pm - Q. Is it true that the vegetable fennel has particular "cancer-fighting" ability? A. Adding fennel -- also known as anise -- to your vegetable repertoire is a gr...
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Drinking alcohol in excess increases cancer riskNov 03, 2021 9:57 pm - Q. Does alcohol increase cancer risk even in people who aren't big drinkers? A. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research's landmark 2007 report on...
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Your blood sugar (and waistline) safe from SplendaNov 03, 2021 8:48 pm - Q. Is it true that the sweetener sucralose (sold as Splenda) doesn't affect blood sugar even though it is made from sugar? A. Yes. Changes to the chemical struct...
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Allergies to milk, eggs not the same conditionsNov 03, 2021 7:49 pm - Q. Are egg and milk allergies two separate concerns? A. Although milk and eggs are frequently classified together in the dairy category, the proteins in these fo...
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A homemade dressing can be healthierNov 03, 2021 6:37 pm - Q. Are homemade salad dressings healthier than bottled dressings? A. Making your salad dressing at home certainly offers you the opportunity to make a healthier ...