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What it says about your neighborhood if the supermarket isn't so super

Voices // 2 years ago

What it says about your neighborhood if the supermarket isn't so super

I recently walked into a supermarket in a lower-income L.A. neighborhood and was greeted by an array of processed, high-sugar, high-sodium foods -- often offered with a nice discount.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Kale has more vitamin C than an orange and many more nutrients

Kale is the rage and is beginning to appear in farmer's markets, but its main season and sweeter leaves are in mid-winter to early spring, a U.S. expert says.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Yams and sweet potatoes are not the same

Yams and sweet potatoes are unrelated -- yams are tubers from Africa or Asia, sweet potatoes from the Caribbean or Latin America, a U.S. expert says.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Wide variety of alternative milks available

Milk comes in different flavors and varieties such as soy, goat and almond; from shelf-stable to refrigerated classics, a U.S. food expert says.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Squash may have anti-diabetic properties

Squash is mostly starchy carbohydrates but studies show it has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties, a U.S. food expert says.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Some food give men a boost

Both men and women require the same basic nutrients for optimal health, but there are certain nutrients which boost men's health, a U.S. food expert says.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Americans eat 20M pounds of candy corn

At just 3.57 calories a piece, candy corn is a Halloween staple, but it hardly resembles corn and isn't the least bit healthy, a U.S. food expert says.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Ways to reduce the risk of stroke

A recent study found 19 percent of stroke sufferers were U.S. adults ages 20-54 in 2005, but a food expert says there are ways to shop to reduce stroke risk.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Magnesium is critical for good bones

Magnesium is the fourth-most abundant mineral in the body -- half is in the bones -- yet many, especially seniors, do not get enough, a U.S. food expert says.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Expert: There are few allergy-friendly work places

There's been progress in addressing food allergies in schools, but a U.S. food expert says there are few allergy-friendly work policies.

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The smell and flavor of vanilla is believed to increase feelings of lust, but some studies show vanilla can raise levels of catecholamines, or adrenaline, in the blood
Garlic and vanilla may be aphrodisiacs Feb 09, 2011

Used for centuries in ancient Europe as an aphrodisiac remedy, garlic stimulates the secretion of gastric juices, aids in digestion and increases blood flow. It is said that the 'heat' in garlic stirs sexual desires
Garlic and vanilla may be aphrodisiacs Feb 09, 2011

Anyone with corn allergies should be vigilant about their reaction to this gum and some people are specifically allergic to it
'Gums' in food bear watching Mar 08, 2011

If you have outdoor allergies, it would definitely benefit you to avoid the foods mentioned above
Certain foods can trigger allergy symptoms Apr 26, 2011

These are big increases -- and I don't think we're done with it
Coffee prices up from wholesale to diner Jun 04, 2011