Karen Collins
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Ask the Nutritionist: Americans not over-achievers when it comes to dietary recommendationsSep 19, 2012 5:53 pm - Q. How are Americans doing at meeting current dietary recommendations? A. Studies show we are still not consuming nutrient-rich plant foods like vegetables, fruits, whol...
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Club soda, seltzer zero-calorie options for fizzy drinksJul 18, 2012 6:40 am - Q. Is there a difference between seltzer, club soda and tonic? A. All three drinks are clear and fizzy, but there are differences. Tonic water is the clear standout beca...
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Home-brewed tea more antiozidant rich than bottled brandsJun 21, 2012 7:51 am - Q. Is bottled ready-to-drink tea as high in antioxidants as the tea I brew at home? A. No, bottled tea is much lower in the polyphenol compounds that give black and gree...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Pick a variety of berries for maximum health benefitsJun 05, 2012 3:09 pm - Q. Are other berries as rich in antioxidants as blueberries, or should I just stick to blueberries every day? A. Go for variety! All berries are high in antioxidant comp...
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Homemade dressing hard to beat for taste, nutrient profileApr 11, 2012 8:57 am - Q. Are homemade salad dressings healthier than bottled dressings, or do people just like their freshness? A. The flavor of a freshly made dressing is hard to beat and ma...
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Bread and cereal just the start of whole-grain optionsMar 22, 2012 6:47 am - Q. I want to eat more whole grains, but besides changing my bread and cereal, what else can I do? A. Brown rice, as well as whole-wheat pasta and whole-grain tortillas, ...
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Pomegranates may help prevent prostate cancerMar 02, 2012 5:56 am - Q. Is it true that pomegranates help prevent prostate cancer? If so, what are some ways to eat them? A. The research showing strongest anti-cancer effects of pomegr...
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Vitamin D-cancer link inconclusiveFeb 22, 2012 5:01 am - Q. I’m totally confused by the conflicting things I’m hearing about whether Vitamin D can reduce cancer risk. What’s the current advice about vitamin D? A. The curr...
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Health benefits in green and black teasFeb 15, 2012 5:01 am - Q. Is green tea really that much healthier than regular black tea? I want the health benefits, but prefer the flavor of black tea. A. You may get health benefits fr...
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Vitamin D and bone healthFeb 01, 2012 5:01 am - Q. I’m totally confused by the conflicting things I’m hearing about whether vitamin D can reduce cancer risk. What’s the current advice about vitamin D? A. The curr...